Manchester United have moved to the front of the queue for Mateus Fernandes, with reports that personal terms have been agreed with the West Ham star. The midfielder, fresh off a strong campaign, had also attracted interest from Tottenham, but United now appear in the driving seat for his signature.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are closing in on two attacking reinforcements. The club has made Morgan Rogers their top transfer priority, with a bid expected soon for the versatile England attacker. At the same time, Arsenal are tracking Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi. Lille have set a lofty asking price for the young midfielder, who is open to a switch to the Emirates.
“Man Utd agree personal terms with Mateus Fernandes; Arsenal target Bouaddi and Rogers; Tottenham confirm Dubravka deal.”
Tottenham have not been idle. The club confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, their fourth addition of the summer trading period. Dubravka joins as a free agent, adding depth between the posts.
Aston Villa have opened talks with Flamengo over a move for former Tottenham defender Emerson Royal. The Brazilian full-back could return to the Premier League if a deal is reached.
Elsewhere, Darwin Nunez is expected to leave Al Hilal after the World Cup, with AC Milan emerging as a potential destination. Ruben Amorim is believed to be an admirer of the Uruguayan striker. Chelsea have also opened talks for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix as new manager Xabi Alonso eyes a second signing.
The flurry of activity comes as the World Cup in the US continues to dominate attention, but Premier League clubs are wasting no time reshaping their squads for the new season.