Transfer Rumours: Morgan Rogers battle heats up as Chelsea agree deal

6 Jul 2026 07:05 BST | 6 min read News © IMAGO Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 Make us your Google favourite FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 6 July, including the latest updates on Morgan Rogers and Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli.Article continues under the videoMorgan Rogers battle heats upLiverpool and Manchester United have both joined Arsenal in the race to sign Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, as per transfer insider IndyKaila.The England international has a price tag of at least €140 million and the battle for his signature is expected to continue throughout the course of the summer transfer window.FootballTransfers understand that Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign Rogers this summer, but Liverpool and Man Utd are ready to rival the Gunners for his signature. Chelsea agree dealChelsea have finalised scholarship terms with talented academy star Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, according to transfer news expert David Ornstein.The 16-year-old is regarded as one of the best talents in England and Chelsea have moved quickly to agree fresh terms with the teenager in a bid to ward off interest from numerous top clubs across Europe.Nicoll-Jazuli, who has already trained with the Blues first-team, is understood to have turned down approaches from abroad and he has signed a scholarship deal at Chelsea, as per Ornstein. He is expected to move onto a professional contract when he turns 17 years old in January 2027.Man Utd want Andrey SantosMan Utd have reportedly rekindled their interest in Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos following their failure to sign Mateus Fernandes.Man Utd were linked with a possible move for Santos last summer and they have now rekindled their interest in the 22-year-old, who is reportedly open to leaving Chelsea this summer due to competition for places in west London.It’s understood that Xabi Alonso’s side are willing to listen to offers for Santos and The Guardian. report that he is valued at around €58 million (£50m), with Newcastle United also keeping tabs on his situation.Man Utd’s interest in the Brazil midfielder has been confirmed by both David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano, with Santos potentially set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer. © IMAGO - Andrey Santos, ChelseaCeltic chase Alfie DevineCeltic have reportedly accelerated talks over a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine.The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Championship outfit Preston North End, scoring eight goals and providing six assists in 45 league matches, and he is expected to secure a permanent transfer this summer.Paul Heckingbottom’s side were keen to trigger their €7 million option-to-buy clause following Devine’s excellent loan stint, but the 1 July deadline has now passed, which has given Celtic renewed hope of finalising a deal to bring him to Glasgow this summer.Glasgow Times report that Celtic are “accelerating” talks with Spurs over a deal for Devine, and Martin O’Neill is understood to have undertaken a scouting mission during a visit to Preston in May.However, Celtic are set to face significant competition for the 21-year-old, with Wolverhampton Wanderers among the clubs interested in signing him following their relegation from the Premier League.Alex Scott latestMan Utd have been informed that Bournemouth have no interest in selling Alex Scott before the end of the 2026 summer transfer window.That is according to BBC Sport and Ben Jacobs, who report that Scott is valued at around €93 million (£80m).Bournemouth are hopeful that Scott will sign a new contract at the club and they could be willing to include a release clause in the deal, like they did with Antoine Semenyo last summer before his winter move to Man City. © IMAGO - Alex Scott, BournemouthMore Transfer RumoursRafael Leao is open to joining Tottenham this summer and Roberto De Zerbi’s side are now exploring a potential deal for the AC Milan forward. (TEAMtalk)Man Utd are eyeing a possible move for Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who shone en route to the World Cup last-16. (Fichajes)Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. (IndyKaila)Newcastle want to sign Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller this summer as they prepare for Sandro Tonali’s move to Tottenham. (BILD)Brighton, Fiorentina, Leipzig, and Juventus all want to sign Trabzonspor midfielder Christ Inao Oulai after his performances at the 2026 World Cup. (Gazzetta dello Sport)Tottenham are showing interest in Manchester City attacker Omar Marmoush, who is available for €60m this summer. 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