Transfer targets: Nico Williams, Morgan Rogers and Ismaila Sarr
The summer transfer window is in full swing as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new season. The Gunners have missed out on a deal for Morgan Rogers but are expected to announce the signing of Christos Tzolis as they continue to pursue Bruno Guimaraes, while Nico Williams is said to have re-emerged as a target for the Premier League champions.
Chelsea are the team that has hi-jacked Arsenal's move for Rogers after agreeing a stunning a £117million fee with Aston Villa and official confirmation of the switch is imminent. The England international could be joined in west London by Maxence Lacroix as the Blues are in talks with Crystal Palace to sign the central defender.
Man Utd have raided Tottenham for highly-rated youngster Tynan Thompson and are set to step up efforts for Manu Kone amid opening talks with Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr. Spurs, after spending over £200m already this summer, could complete a double swoop for Savinho and Pedro Neto, while Liverpool are said to be interested in Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Rogers to join Chelsea
Today could be the day when Morgan Rogers completes his £117million transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
The attacking midfielder underwent his medical yesterday, which means all that remains is an official announcement.
Reports claim Rogers has signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr.
That is according to a report from Foot Mercato, who claim the Senegal international considers a move to Old Trafford his dream transfer.
However, United may find it difficult to strike a deal for Sarr given how important he is to Palace.
Ipswich have held talks with Celtic over a deal to sign forward Daizen Maeda, with the Japan international wanting to move to England, Sky Sports reports.
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has already confirmed that the player, who is entering the final year of his deal, could leave.
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Spurs close in on key arrival
The Italian is looking to shape the club in his own image after saving Spurs from what would have proved a shock relegation from the Premier League.
The former Brighton and Hove Albion head coach has already been backed in his first transfer window at the helm, with the additions of midfielders Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185million from West Ham and Newcastle respectively.
Standard Sport understands the Blues are still keen on landing Lacroix and the situation is escalating after his World Cup campaign with France came to an end.
The west London outfit and Palace have held a fresh round of talks over a potential deal, with the Eagles insistent that they will not let him go for a cut price.
Maxence Lacroix-Chelsea
Maxence Lacroix-Chelsea
Sky Italia reports that the Catalan has held talks with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over potentially taking over the Italy national team.
The 2006 world champions are without a head coach after parting company with Gennaro Gattuso back in April.
Lucas Bergvall remains keen to leave Tottenham this summer despite the club rejecting offers for him, as he prepares to return for pre-season this week.
Bergvall sees himself as a No8 and is disappointed with the lack of opportunities in that position at Tottenham, particularly since Roberto De Zerbi took charge.
Morgan Rogers is undergoing his medical at Chelsea ahead of a blockbuster £117million transfer from Aston Villa.
Rogers was filmed by Sky Sports arriving for tests on Monday after England’s World Cup squad flew back from the United States at the weekend following their dramatic 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
Tottenham have confirmed a deal with Manchester United over the sale of academy winger Tynan Thompson.
Standard Sport understands that United are set to pay £8million (£4m up front and a further £4m in add-ons) for Thompson, who was named in Spurs’ first-team matchday squad on three occasions last season.