Latest transfer news today: Arsenal consider Morgan Rogers alternative as Chelsea ‘explore’ free-agent

With a new day comes a fresh wave of rumours, as the Premier League’s biggest clubs refine their recruitment plans for the season ahead.

Football Whispers takes a look at the standout stories making noise across social media and today’s backpages.

Arsenal in five-team battle for Antonio Nusa

Arsenal have made the addition of a new left-sided attacker among their priorities, with Morgan Rogers believed to be the ‘top target'.

However, the reigning champions have been linked with several alternatives, and now Norway and RB Leipzig’s rising talent Antonio Nusa appears to be the latest name on their radar.

The 21-year-old is set to face England in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals this weekend and has impressed throughout the tournament, putting the Gunners on high alert.

Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are also monitoring Nusa, who is expected to command a fee in the region of £42 million.

Chelsea eye Dusan Vlahovic free transfer

New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has already pinpointed the need for frontline reinforcements this summer.

According to reports, the Spaniard is ‘exploring' a move for Serbia talisman Dusan Vlahovic, who is available on a free transfer after departing Serie A giants Juventus.

It is also claimed the Blues are weighing up whether to move on from Liam Delap, who has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge, with the 26-year-old viewed as a ready-made upgrade.

Naturally, Vlahovic wouldn’t require a hefty transfer fee, though his wage expectations and signing-on package are unlikely to come cheap.

Man City in race for Lucas Herrington

Manchester City are among a host of European giants pursuing highly-rated centre-back Lucas Herrington.

Fresh reports claim the 18-year-old defender, who bravely stepped up to take a penalty ahead of several forwards during Australia’s World Cup exit, has attracted interest from some huge clubs.

The Citizens are joined by Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea in the race for the Colorado Rapids youngster, who only arrived in MLS in January following a £1 million move from Brisbane Roar.

It remains unclear whether the Rapids would entertain offers for Herrington, or at what price, with the club in a strong negotiating position and keen to keep him on loan for at least another year.