Arsenal is considering a bid for Aston Villa’s midfielder Morgan Rogers, while Rasmus Højlund is set on securing a loan deal from Manchester United that includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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HEADLINES
– Sources indicate Arsenal is attempting to outbid Tottenham for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze for £67.5 million.
– Reports suggest USMNT star Aaronson is nearing a move from Frankfurt to the Rapids.
– Orlando Pirates’ Mofokeng is close to finalizing a transfer to Minnesota.
RUMORS ON THE RISE
– In a noteworthy development, Arsenal is closing in on a £67.5 million transaction for Eberechi Eze, potentially sidelining Tottenham from the deal. Additionally, they are eyeing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, particularly due to concerns over the fitness of striker Kai Havertz. With Villa’s financial stability, they are unlikely to consider offers below £80 million for the 23-year-old.
— Manchester United’s striker Rasmus Højlund has expressed a clear preference to Napoli, RB Leipzig, and AC Milan for a loan that mandates a permanent transfer rather than merely an option, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old originally intended to remain at Old Trafford but is now eager for a fresh start that ensures commitment from the new club. Meanwhile, Højlund is being touted as a likely replacement for Napoli’s injured Romelu Lukaku, according to Corriere dello Sport.
– Additionally, Jadon Sancho is being eyed by Inter Milan, with Roma still in contention after an initial rejection by the 25-year-old. As he considers a loan to maintain his options before becoming a free agent in 2026, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus appear to be the leading contenders. Besiktas is also monitoring the winger, who has yet to find his footing at Manchester United after transferring for €85 million in 2021.
– Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott has emerged as RB Leipzig’s primary target to replace Xavi Simons, who is nearing a move to Chelsea for approximately €60 million. Leipzig reportedly has already secured personal terms with Elliott, a standout in England’s U21 Euros victory, and Liverpool may allow his departure for the right offer.
– Brentford has turned down Newcastle United’s revised bid of £35 million plus £5 million in add-ons for striker Yoane Wissa, as noted by The Athletic. Despite no formal valuation being set by Brentford, they are aiming for a figure above £40 million. Previous offers from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have also been rejected.
CONFIRMED TRANSFERS
– Bournemouth has successfully signed Bayer Leverkusen’s winger Amine Adli for €21 million.
ANALYST PERSPECTIVE
ESPN’s Sam Tighe discusses the challenges Arsenal faces in acquiring both Eberechi Eze and Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal’s renewed interest in Eze isn’t surprising, especially given the groundwork laid for this transfer earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Rogers has recently been named PFA Young Player of the Year and is quickly becoming a sought-after talent.
Both players are dynamic, ball-carrying forwards capable of performing across the attacking midfield spectrum—though Eze predominantly operates centrally. Having both risen through the ranks of the EFL Championship, they bring invaluable homegrown status to their respective teams.
Eze, four years older than Rogers, boasts a more refined skill set, demonstrated by 45 goal contributions in the Premier League over the past three seasons. The analysis further reveals his exceptional decision-making on the field, a critical asset.
Rogers, although still developing at 23, is gaining momentum quickly. His electrifying 40-yard runs with the ball tantalize fans, yet he also tends to lose possession, ranking low in both mis-controls and dispossessions last season.
Ultimately, Eze appears ready to take a significant step up, while Rogers may not yet be fully prepared. With Arsenal already signing six senior players this summer, it’s highly improbable they will sign both talents, making a priority on Eze the more sensible choice.
ADDITIONAL RUMORS
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– Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo has finalized an agreement to sign attacking midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion. Enciso is expected to first join Strasbourg but is earmarked as a long-term asset of Chelsea. (Athletic)
– Manchester United is reportedly interested in three midfielders: Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume, and Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, but no deals have yet materialized. (GMS)
– Everton has shown interest in Manchester City’s defender Nathan Ake due to injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaly Mykolenko. (Daily Mail)
– Real Betis is exploring the possibility of acquiring Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is available for transfer this summer. (GMS)
– Marseille is considering Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas and West Ham United’s Emerson Palmieri as they seek a left-back. (Footmercato)
– Galatasaray and Al Ittihad have joined the pursuit of Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who has been placed on the transfer list following tensions with teammate Jonathan Rowe. (Footmercato)
– Al Ahli has increased its offer for Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli to €35 million, with a salary of €12 million annually. (Nicolo Schira)
– Marc Casado is weighing his future, but Barcelona is open to offers exceeding €30 million for the midfielder, with Wolves, Bournemouth, West Ham, Real Betis, and Atletico Madrid expressing interest. (Sport)
– Villarreal has secured a deal to sign Renato Veiga from Chelsea, involving a €29.5 million package with add-ons and a percentage of any future transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have reached an agreement for a loan involving striker Victor Boniface, including an option for a permanent deal. The Rossoneri are also scouting Sporting CP’s forward Conrad Harder and Vasco da Gama’s winger Rayan. (Sky Sports Italia)
– Nottingham Forest has reached an agreement with Juventus for the loan of Douglas Luiz, which will become permanent based on match appearances. They also hold an option for a further €30 million signing should the conditions not be met. (Athletic)
– Luiz’s departure will allow Juventus to secure the return of striker Kolo Randal Muani from Paris Saint-Germain on a €10 million loan with a €35-€40 million conditional permanent option. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Bayer Leverkusen is prioritizing a move for Monaco winger Eliesse Ben Seghir as they target additional signings before the transfer window closes, amid ongoing negotiations given the high price tag from the Ligue 1 side. (Florian Plettenberg)
– They are also monitoring Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber as they aim to bolster their midfield. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Bournemouth has revived its interest in Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. (Daily Mail)
– Galatasaray plans to present their offer to Manuel Akanji after reaching an agreement with Manchester City for his transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Napoli is negotiating with Girona for right-back Arnau Martinez, seen as a backup option should they fail to secure Sevilla’s Juanlu Sanchez. (Calciomercato)
– Girona is also looking to bring in Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena, facing competition from Como and Celta Vigo among others. (Mundo Deportivo)