Key Takeaways
- Morgan Rogers, 23, will consider a move abroad after Paris St-Germain joined English giants in chasing the Aston Villa attacker.
- Manchester City expect to land Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for a fee that could rise to £100 million.
- Inter Milan have struck a €15 million deal to turn Manuel Akanji’s loan from Manchester City into a permanent transfer.
Aston Villa and England forward Morgan Rogers is ready to test himself outside the Premier League. Champions League holders Paris St-Germain have now entered the hunt, alongside Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are pressing on with their pursuit of Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. Club bosses believe they can secure the 23-year-old England midfielder even though the price could hit £100 million.
Across the continent, Inter Milan will make Manuel Akanji’s stay permanent for €15 million. The Swiss defender, 30, has been on loan from Manchester City and will sign a long-term contract at San Siro once the window opens.
Other moves gathering pace include:
- Atletico Madrid have started talks with Wolves for Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, valued at around £40 million.
- Argentina centre-back Marcos Senesi has agreed to join Tottenham on a free when his Bournemouth deal expires in June.
- Manchester United are monitoring AC Milan winger Rafael Leao and Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu.
- Tottenham’s Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven wants a new challenge and will not extend his contract.
- Aston Villa have added Liverpool’s Curtis Jones to their midfield shortlist.
Finally, City have been offered Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva by agent Jorge Mendes, with the 30-year-old’s contract expiring on 30 June. Should Pep Guardiola step away, former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca tops the club’s wish-list to take over.
