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Arsenal
Morgan Rogers wants to leave Aston Villa this summer and Arsenal are one of the clubs in the mix for the England international, who could cost as much as £100m. (Sun)
Arsenal have had a bid rejected by Palmeiras for highly-rated 16-year-old forward Eduardo Conceicao, who is regarded as the next Vinicius Junior. (UOL Esporte)
Arsenal remain keen on the potential signing of highly-rated Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, with the 19-year-old available for €50m. (AS)
Arsenal are alongside Manchester City in targeting an ambitious summer transfer window move for Barcelona attacking midfielder Dani Olmo. (Fichajes)
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Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are in talks over a new contract for Julian Alvarez in order to stave off interest from Barcelona this summer. (Matteo Moretto)
Barcelona
Barcelona have a serious interest in signing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro this summer, despite him only being at Stamford Bridge for one season. (Simon Phillips)
Alessandro Bastoni has agreed to join Barcelona this summer, but the club now need to reach an agreement on the deal with Inter Milan. (Matteo Moretto)
Chelsea
Barcelona have a serious interest in signing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro this summer, despite him only being at Stamford Bridge for one season. (Simon Phillips)
Alejandro Garnacho could be out of the Chelsea project already, with the Blues hoping to receive offers to sell him after just one season. (Simon Phillips)
Chelsea showed an interest in signing highly-rated Tottenham youngster Lucas Bergvall during the January transfer window. (Sportsbladet)
Chelsea could be set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. (Ekrem Konur)
Everton
Manchester City defender John Stones is not expected to sign a new contract and is a target for his former club Everton this summer. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool
Liverpool remain in contact with the representatives of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as he looks set to be available for around €100m this summer, though he could also be offered a new contract. (Florian Plettenberg)
Castello Lukeba could also be swapping RB Leipzig for Liverpool this summer, with the French centre-back set to be available for €65m-70m. (Florian Plettenberg)
There is growing optimism that Ibrahima Konate is now more likely to stay and sign a new contract with Liverpool than he is to leave, according to a dressing room source. (the Athletic)
Liverpool have been offered the signing of Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries for just £21m this summer. The Reds have a long-standing appreciation for Dumfries but are not currently thought to be prioritising a new right-back. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool have had a bid rejected by Palmeiras for highly-rated 16-year-old forward Eduardo Conceicao, who is regarded as the next Vinicius Junior. (UOL Esporte)
Liverpool have identified this talented youngster to replace Mohamed Salah out wide this summer - full story here!
Meanwhile, Salah looks increasingly likely to move to the Saudi Pro League after a recent round of talks over a summer deal. (TEAMtalk)
Arne Slot looks to be safe as Liverpool manager for now, with internal doubts at Anfield about Xabi Alonso due to his preference for playing three at the back. (Paul Joyce, Times)
Steven Gerrard has admitted he would “of course” love to fulfil his “dream” of one day becoming Liverpool manager. (the Overlap)
Manchester City
Rodri has been offered a new contract by Manchester City as they look to fight off interest from Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester City defender John Stones is not expected to sign a new contract and is a target for his former club Everton this summer. (talkSPORT)
Manchester City are alongside Arsenal in targeting an ambitious summer transfer window move for Barcelona attacking midfielder Dani Olmo. (Fichajes)
Manchester United
Manchester United are making Elliot Anderson their Plan A in midfield this summer, with no bid currently being prepared for Sandro Tonali. (Ben Jacobs)
Anderson is widely felt to be Manchester United’s dream target, but the Red Devils have as many as eight names on their list for that position. (Manchester World)
Juventus’ Khephren Thuram is another midfielder on Manchester United’s radar this summer, though Liverpool could also be in the mix. (Calciomercato)
Morgan Rogers wants to leave Aston Villa this summer and Manchester United are one of the clubs in the mix for the England international, who could cost as much as £100m. (Sun)
Manchester United are among a number of Premier League clubs to be offered this experienced defender for just £21m - full story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are ready to rival Chelsea for this €50m signing from Serie A - full story here!
Newcastle are pursuing a transfer raid on Real Madrid for highly-rated youngster Diego Aguado. (AS)
Real Madrid
Rodri has been offered a new contract by Manchester City as they look to fight off interest from Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle are pursuing a transfer raid on Real Madrid for highly-rated youngster Diego Aguado. (AS)
Real Madrid could sell defender Victor Valdepenas this summer, with Arsenal interested in the 19-year-old, who’s available for €50m. (AS)
Tottenham
Tottenham’s new manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to raid his former club Brighton for the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen this summer. (talkSPORT)
In-form Fulham star Harry Wilson is emerging as one of Tottenham’s targets to freshen up their attack this summer. (TEAMtalk)
Spurs are also eyeing a similar player in the form of Juventus star Manuel Locatelli, who has also played under De Zerbi before. (Calciomercato)
Chelsea showed an interest in signing highly-rated Tottenham youngster Lucas Bergvall during the January transfer window. (Sportsbladet)
Could Tottenham lose this important player to Liverpool this summer? Full story here!