Arsenal are believed to be preparing a massive opening offer for Morgan Rogers, according to Football Insider. The Gunners have made the Aston Villa and England star their top transfer priority for the summer, as reported by Standard Sport last week. Any move for the 23-year-old would likely need to exceed £100 million. Rogers started for England against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday night.
Newcastle Offer Arsenal Target Guimaraes New Contract
Newcastle are preparing to offer Bruno Guimaraes a bumper new contract to ward off interest from Arsenal, reports The Sun. The Toon are ready to increase his wages from £160,000 to £200,000 a week after Arsenal had a £55 million bid for the 28-year-old midfielder turned down earlier this week. Teammate Sandro Tonali is also on the verge of a move, with Tottenham reportedly ready to commit £100 million for the Italian. Newcastle have already sold Anthony Gordon to Barcelona for £69 million.
Chelsea Bid for Xhaka Rejected
Sunderland have rejected an £8 million offer from Chelsea to buy Granit Xhaka, as reported by Standard Sport. The Black Cats insist their captain is not for sale at any price. The fee offered was influenced by Xhaka turning 34 in September and having two years left on his contract. Chelsea and Sunderland will hold talks on Monday over the prospective transfer, but Sky Germany reports the deal is difficult as Sunderland have no intention of selling, though Xhaka wants the move.
Manchester United Book Medical for Orozco
Manchester United have planned a medical for wonderkid Cristian Orozco as they continue to battle Spurs hard for the signing of Mateus Fernandes. The Red Devils are also scouting Maxi Araujo amid doubts over the futures of Chido Obi and Mason Mount. Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte is rumoured to be out for 9-12 months after twisting his knee playing for Uruguay, which could complicate United's transfer plans as they hoped to sell him for around £40 million.
Liverpool Learn Diomande Preference
Yan Diomande has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next club, snubbing transfer interest from Liverpool. The RB Leipzig winger, currently representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has been central to transfer window storylines as Liverpool, under Andoni Iraola, scramble to replace Mohamed Salah. PSG have opened direct talks with RB Leipzig and are confident of striking a deal.
Other Transfer News
Eli Junior Kroupi has set Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination should he leave Bournemouth this summer, with the Cherries valuing him at €100 million. Chelsea are interested in Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, though Jorrel Hato is in line for promotion to No1. Coventry City are in advanced negotiations over the transfer of Eintracht defender Aurele Amenda, who is currently representing Switzerland at the World Cup. Chelsea have also irked Sunderland with a low first bid for Granit Xhaka, while the Blues step up interest in Maxence Lacroix. Marco Palestra is set to finalise his move to Stamford Bridge as the first arrival of the Xabi Alonso era.
