Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has set his sights on a summer transfer to Arsenal, with the Premier League champions reportedly making the 23-year-old England international a top target.
According to Talksport, Rogers is keen to make the switch to North London, where he would bolster Mikel Arteta’s midfield options ahead of the new campaign.
North London Rivals Chase Midfield Reinforcements
Arsenal’s interest in Rogers comes amid competition from their local rivals for another high-profile midfielder. Tottenham Hotspur are confident of securing Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali for a fee approaching £85 million, though the Italy international would prefer a move to the Emirates Stadium.
The Daily Mail reports that despite Tottenham’s confidence in striking a deal with the Magpies, the 26-year-old favours joining Arsenal instead. This creates a complex negotiation scenario as the summer window approaches.
Meanwhile, Spurs are also targeting Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 28-year-old England international is prepared to take a pay cut to facilitate a £40 million move to Tottenham following his loan spell at Barcelona, according to the i paper.
Defensive Targets and Departures
Elsewhere, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has emerged as a target for Italian side Como. Fabrizio Romano reports that the 26-year-old, who was a late addition to England’s World Cup squad, is wanted by Como manager Cesc Fabregas.
Juventus defender Bremer has attracted interest from both Bayern Munich and Tottenham, but the Brazilian is reportedly happy to remain in Turin. Gianluca DiMarzio notes that despite the Serie A club’s willingness to consider offers, the 29-year-old prefers to stay with the Italian champions.
In other transfer news, Barcelona have made a surprise inquiry regarding the availability of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. Sport reports that the Spanish club have approached the England captain to gauge his interest in leaving Germany.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are prepared to sell midfielder Manuel Ugarte at a loss this summer. The Sun reports that the club are willing to accept a financial hit on the 25-year-old Uruguay international to facilitate his departure.
Finally, West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo is close to agreeing a loan move to Turkish side Fenerbahce. The Star reports that the 26-year-old France international will make the temporary switch following the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League.