Arsenal has identified Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, aged 23, as their primary attacking target. An official approach is expected, though the potential transfer fee could exceed £100m.
Meanwhile, Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to depart for Turkey, with the 34-year-old Egyptian forward nearing a deal with Besiktas. Manchester United is monitoring Nottingham Forest’s 25-year-old Welsh international Neco Williams, who offers versatility on either flank. In Spain, Real Madrid is tracking Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, 24, who is reportedly keen on a move to the Bernabeu.
Tottenham Hotspur recently turned down a £46m bid from Newcastle United for 20-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Chelsea has been informed they must pay £55m to secure the services of 26-year-old Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Additionally, Celta Vigo has offered 23-year-old midfielder Ilaix Moriba to several clubs, including Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and Hull, with an estimated price tag of £17m.
Bayern Munich has granted Joao Palhinha, 31, extra leave as he remains outside Vincent Kompany’s current plans, drawing interest from Aston Villa. Tottenham is also eyeing West Ham’s 24-year-old Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville following the Hammers’ relegation. Due to Spurs’ recruitment drive, 28-year-old defender Cristian Romero may be surplus to requirements.
Finally, Manchester United and Newcastle are keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Larsson, 22, while Juventus has seen a £5.5m bid for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez rejected, as Villa holds out for £10.2m. Juventus also remains the frontrunner for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, 25, who is also attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland.
