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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge news as Man Utd stepped up the pursuit of their dream target.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Chelsea managed to agree a deal with a hugely exciting player and Arsenal received a staggering update on Morgan Rogers. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Exclusive: Guimaraes message <\/h2>\n
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Speaking exclusively to FootballTransfers<\/b>Jermaine Jenas has sent Arsenal a clear message over their pursuit of Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd accelerate Tchouameni pursuit <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd have opened talks with Real Madrid over a move for Aurelien Tchouameni, who is likely to cost at least \u20ac80 million this summer.<\/p>\n

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New deal for Derry <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea are set to hand wonderkid Jesse Derry a new deal to fend off high-profile European interest.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal priced out of Rogers move? <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal have been told that they must shatter the Premier League’s transfer record if they wish to sign Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n

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Diomande hijack? <\/h2>\n
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Liverpool could yet get the opportunity to hijack PSG’s deal for Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n

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Rangers’ Raskin gold mine <\/h2>\n
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Rangers are sitting on a potential gold mine following Nicolas Raskin’s World Cup performances.<\/p>\n

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Garnacho interest <\/h2>\n
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Two Champions League clubs are chasing Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho.<\/p>\n

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Celtic agree Duran deal <\/h2>\n
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Celtic are set to sign Qarabag striker Camilo Duran.<\/p>\n

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Scott’s big decision <\/h2>\n
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Alex Scott has responded to Bournemouth’s contract offer amid strong interest from numerous Premier League giants.<\/p>\n

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So talks <\/h2>\n
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Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is set for talks over his future – but not with suitors Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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Chermiti state of play <\/h2>\n
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Rangers have received a big offer for Youssef Chermiti, so will they accept?<\/p>\n

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Ancelotti’s Neymar dilemma <\/h2>\n
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Carlo Ancelotti is facing criticism for including Neymar in his Brazil squad, but did he really have a choice?<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: \u20ac150m William Saliba stance as official verdict issued<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Alejandro Garnacho exit close as \u20ac50m deal accelerates<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Tchouameni talks held as \u20ac93m target makes huge decision<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: ‘Serious’ Crysencio Summerville move as Man Utd make shock decision<\/b><\/p>\n

Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n

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Morgan Rogers <\/span>
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