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Chelsea Eyeing Villa’s Rogers – Wednesday Transfer Talk

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Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Morgan Rogers, while Real Madrid have identified William Saliba as central to their defensive overhaul. Premier League champions Liverpool are targeting three signings, including two players from Bournemouth.

Chelsea are considering a summer transfer for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers, 22, as the club seeks to strengthen their attacking options with the England international. (Independent, external)

Real Madrid have made Arsenal’s French defender William Saliba, 24, their principal defensive target ahead of the next transfer window. (Marca – in Spanish, external)

Liverpool have set their sights on Bournemouth’s defensive duo Dean Huijsen, 20, and Milos Kerkez, 21, in addition to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, 22, as potential summer acquisitions to boost their title defence. (Daily Mail, external)

Italy international Sandro Tonali reportedly plans to remain at Newcastle United in the long term, despite speculation linking the 24-year-old with a return to Serie A. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Manchester City are not planning to sanction a loan move for 29-year-old England midfielder Jack Grealish during the upcoming transfer window. (Talksport), external

City and Liverpool are also interested in signing Italy international Andrea Cambiaso, 25, with the Juventus right-back expected to depart this summer. (Calciomercato, external)

Marcus Rashford could be recalled early by Manchester United from his loan at Aston Villa after the 27-year-old England forward sustained a hamstring injury that could end his season. (Sun, external)

Rashford is reportedly open to a wage reduction to secure a move from United to his preferred destination, Barcelona. (Mirror, external)

However, a complication exists as Barca are reluctant to match the £40m fee agreed between Villa and United for Rashford. (Independent, external)

Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring the situation of French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, 21, who currently plays for Lyon. (Caught Offside, external)

Villa are said to be considering activating the £21m release clause for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 23. (Cadena SER – in Spanish, external)

Fulham are reportedly interested in 25-year-old English right-back Ben Johnson, with Ipswich relegated from the Premier League. (Sky Sports, external)

Brazil are in advanced negotiations with Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti over the manager’s potential appointment, with discussions ongoing regarding his proposed backroom team. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

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