Arsenal are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Aston Villa and England forward Morgan Rogers, according to the latest transfer reports. The 23-year-old has emerged as a priority target for the Gunners as the summer window approaches.

Defenders in demand

Aston Villa are not only potentially losing Rogers — they are also reportedly among the clubs keen on Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, 29, alongside AC Milan and Besiktas. The England international could find no shortage of suitors this summer.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 28, is attracting widespread interest following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. Everton are reportedly targeting the DR Congo full-back in a £10 million move, with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Fulham, and Sunderland also monitoring his situation.

PSG rival Liverpool for Ivory Coast winger

Liverpool face competition from Paris St-Germain in the race to sign RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger is reportedly the subject of talks between both clubs and the German side, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that negotiations are under way.

De Zerbi plots Brighton raid

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has his sights set on raiding his former club Brighton, with three players identified as targets. Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, 25, and Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 23, are all on his list. Spurs are also considering a move for Manchester City and England defender John Stones, 31.

Grealish given lifeline at City

Jack Grealish could be handed an opportunity to resurrect his Manchester City career under potential new manager Enzo Maresca. The England midfielder, 30, spent last season on loan at Everton, but Maresca — who has been linked with replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad — is reportedly willing to give him a fresh start.

Gordon attracting Barcelona interest

Anthony Gordon, the 25-year-old England and Newcastle United winger, has caught the eye of figures at Barcelona. Spanish outlet AS reports that the Spanish champions could make a move for Gordon in the summer transfer window.

More moves in the pipeline

Brentford have submitted a bid of 45 million euros (£39 million) for Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala, according to Sky Sport Germany. Meanwhile, Leeds United's Belgian centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw, 27, is a target for Cologne as they look to reshape their squad.

Finally, Jose Mourinho has reportedly provided Real Madrid with a list of positions he wishes to strengthen ahead of his expected departure from Benfica to the Bernabeu.