Aston Villa have placed a British-record £130m valuation on midfielder Morgan Rogers, making any move by Arsenal for the 23-year-old extraordinarily expensive, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Rogers out of reach?
Arsenal's pursuit of Rogers looks to have hit a major financial obstacle. Villa's asking price, if accurate, would surpass every transfer fee ever paid for a player in British football history, signalling the club's determination to keep their prized asset.
Adding to Arsenal's frustrations, Bournemouth have rejected an approach from the north London club for midfielder Alex Scott, with the south coast side insisting he is not available this summer, per The Sun.
Spurs chase Tonali with huge deal
Tottenham Hotspur have tabled a six-year contract worth £86m to lure Sandro Tonali away from Newcastle United, according to The Mirror. The offer represents a significant financial commitment from Spurs as they look to strengthen their midfield.
More transfers making the back pages
AC Milan are preparing a £21.5m bid for Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount, 27, though United are understood to have no desire to sell him, the Daily Mail reports.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, is set to snub a move to Newcastle United, preferring a switch to Manchester United instead, according to Bild.
Juventus playmaker Kenan Yildiz has emerged as manager Mikel Arteta's top target for Arsenal this summer, The Mirror claims.
Liverpool have made contact with Real Madrid regarding midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, the Daily Express reports, adding another high-profile name to an already busy transfer window.
Chelsea are casting a wide net, targeting Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria, Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, and Sunderland's Granit Xhaka as the Blues look to raise £230m through player sales, per the Daily Express.
RB Leipzig have insisted that Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, 19, will stay at the club next season, despite reports that the youngster has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his next destination, Bild reports.
The arrival of Enzo Maresca as Manchester City manager could trigger a sweeping rebuild, with Rico Lewis, Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez, Ruben Dias, and Savinho all potentially available, the Daily Mail suggests.
World Cup: Ancelotti calm after Brazil win
Carlo Ancelotti cut a composed figure after Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan on Monday, saying he never doubted his side would find a way back into the match and declaring that the team are continuing to improve with every game.
Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps has sent a warning to France's opponents ahead of their last-32 clash with Sweden on Tuesday.
