London clubs active in transfer market as Chelsea eye Rogers
Chelsea pursue Rogers and Lacroix
Chelsea are reportedly close to securing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with an agreement on a substantial fee. The England international could potentially be joined at the club by Maxence Lacroix, as Chelsea are in discussions with Crystal Palace regarding the central defender.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, who had previously shown interest in Rogers, are now expected to announce the signing of Christos Tzolis. The club also continues its pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes. Reports suggest that Nico Williams has re-emerged as a target for the reigning Premier League champions.
Other London transfer developments
Tottenham, having been active in the transfer market this summer, could be looking to complete a double acquisition involving Savinho and Pedro Neto. However, Spurs have reportedly rejected a bid from Newcastle United for midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Additionally, Manchester United have acquired Tynan Thompson from Tottenham and are looking to increase efforts for Manu Kone, while also engaging in talks with Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr.
In other news, former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey has joined QPR on a free transfer after departing Serie A club Fiorentina. Lamptey, who represented Ghana at the 2022 World Cup and has earned caps for his country, made appearances for Brighton before his move to Italy. He expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, noting the team’s ambitious goals for the season.
Activity across the Premier League
Bournemouth are making progress in discussions to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva. Despite Benfica‘s reluctance to sell the central defender, confidence is high that a deal will be reached as Bournemouth seeks a replacement for Marcos Senesi.
The club has also issued a warning regarding midfielder Alex Scott, stating he is not for sale this summer. This stance remains firm despite Scott rejecting a new contract. Scott, who was part of England‘s training camp in Miami before missing out on the World Cup squad, has two years remaining on his current terms. His performances, including scoring four times in appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, have attracted interest from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, but Bournemouth‘s position on the player is unchanged.
Ipswich has been active, signing Dutch goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen from Volendam on a five-year deal. Van Oevelen expressed his desire for the move upon learning of Ipswich‘s interest, highlighting the club’s return to the Premier League as an exciting time. Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil believes Van Oevelen will be a solid addition to the squad, noting his experience in senior football and his ambition to advance his career in England.
Additionally, Ipswich is reportedly set to sign Daizen Maeda, the Japan international from Celtic, following an agreed deal. Abdul Fatawu has also completed his medical ahead of a move from Leicester to Ipswich.
In other transfer news, former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica on a season-long loan from Al-Nassr. The agreement includes an option for a permanent transfer. The Colombia international will spend the 2026-27 season with the Portuguese club. Duran, who previously moved to Al-Nassr from Villa, expressed gratitude and high expectations for his time at Benfica, aiming to play well and become a champion.
Paris St Germain is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona‘s Ferran Torres, a World Cup winner. Torres, who scored the sole goal in Spain‘s final victory over Argentina, has reportedly found it challenging to establish himself as a regular starter at the Nou Camp. Manchester United youngster Jacob Devaney is considering a loan move to gain more first-team experience, having spent the latter half of last season with St Mirren in Scotland.
Finally, Rodri is reportedly interested in returning to Spain and dreams of a move to Real Madrid. However, Real president Florentino Perez has reportedly prevented any negotiations for Rodri this summer. Manchester City offered the Spanish midfielder a new contract in April.
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Source: standard.co.uk
As News GB's Senior Football Correspondent, Lewis Hartnell reports on the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side for readers across the country. He reported on south-coast football for a regional title. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from Solent University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Lewis lives in Southampton, where he watches youth football and follows the transfer market. “The week's training ground decides the weekend's headlines.”
