🚨 HUGE updates on Rogers and Alvarez to Arsenal, expert responds to Vinicius-Bayern links, Man City progressing well with €100m transfer, & more
Today's transfer headlines plus the latest World Cup news...
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Arsenal
Arsenal are eyeing Ezri Konsa and Konstantinos Mavropanos as they seek to cover for the injured William Saliba. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Personal terms have almost been completely agreed between Arsenal and Morgan Rogers, with the Gunners now ready to “attack” the situation by opening club-to-club talks with Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal and Villa are now engaged in club-to-club contacts over Rogers, with personal terms no issue. (Hand of Arsenal)
Julian Alvarez will not be allowed to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, but there could be a path for Arsenal if the player pushes to leave, as his club won’t want to sell to La Liga rivals Barcelona. (Sky Sports)
Arsenal are preparing to make a bid for Ezri Konsa as they firm up their interest in the Aston Villa and England centre-back. (Daily Mail)
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Barcelona
Lionel Messi has addressed that iconic photo of him with Lamine Yamal as a baby! (Barca News Network)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich won’t sell Michael Olise this summer, but the links with Real Madrid could get interesting by next year if he still hasn’t signed a new contract at the Allianz Arena. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Vinicius Junior is a top player but he doesn’t seem like the right personality for Bayern Munich’s culture as they insist on having professional team players. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Benfica
Benfica have agreed a surprise deal to sign former Premier League striker Jhon Duran. The deal is for an initial loan with the option to buy. (Fabrizio Romano)
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Besiktas
Mohamed Salah’s agent has spoken out after a surprise report that the former Liverpool star had agreed a deal to join Besiktas - more info here!
Chelsea
Enzo Fernandez still wants to leave Chelsea this summer and a new club has expressed an interest. (Simon Phillips)
There is new information on Chelsea’s ongoing pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix - full story here!
Como have made a third offer for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Football Italia)
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai has officially signed his new Liverpool contract, as now confirmed by the club and the player - full story here!
Adam Wharton is now Liverpool’s top target in midfield this summer, following the Reds also being offered the chance to sign Joao Gomes from Wolves. (Football Transfers)
Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola has dropped an intriguing hint about the Reds’ targets to replace Mohamed Salah - full story here!
Gaizka Mendieta: “I know Andoni Iraola well, and he can handle the pressure. He is ready for the challenge at Liverpool. While you cannot promise trophies, he can quickly bring a clear style of football and identity to the club. His experience in the Premier League has taught him what is required. His approach to the market and his tactical ideas will make Liverpool competitive against Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea. He is ready and will deliver.” (Empire of the Kop)
Manchester City
Manchester City have ‘made progress’ on a potential €100m transfer swoop for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester United
There is real frustration about this Manchester United star’s role in England’s World Cup squad this summer - full details here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have made a £46m bid for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, which has been rejected. (Athletic)
It’s been claimed that Newcastle have seen ‘the writing on the wall’ regarding Bruno Guimaraes and a transfer to Arsenal this summer. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid
Could Real Madrid be about to shift their attention from Michael Olise to another elite forward? Find out more here!
Tottenham
Tottenham have rejected a £46m bid from Newcastle United for Lucas Bergvall, though the 20-year-old is still keen to leave Spurs this summer. (Athletic)