Latest transfer news today: Arteta ‘personally’ pushing for £100m Arsenal target as Spurs plot Brighton raid

With the 2025/26 campaign barely in the rear‑view mirror, the Premier League rumour mill has boomed into life.

Some of the top-flight's biggest clubs are wasting no time as they plot decisive moves for a crucial summer transfer window, so with that in mind, Football Whispers takes a look at the top stories of the day:

Arsenal set to step up Morgan Rogers interest

Premier League champions Arsenal look set to pursue another marquee addition this summer, and their attention now appears to be fixed on the in‑demand Morgan Rogers.

The Aston Villa and England attacking midfielder has already attracted interest from several top‑flight heavyweights, including Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United

Now the Gunners have joined the race, with reports claiming Mikel Arteta is ‘personally leading the push' to bring the 23‑year‑old to north London. Preliminary talks have reportedly taken place with Rogers’ representatives, signalling Arsenal’s intent to move early in what could become one of the window’s defining battles.

Securing Rogers would represent a major statement from the champions, but the deal won’t come cheap. With multiple clubs circling, a bidding war could drive his price towards the £100 million mark.

Roberto De Zerbi plots triple Brighton raid at Spurs

With Tottenham Hotspur surviving by the skin of their teeth, attention has already shifted to strengthening the squad and avoiding another relegation fight next season.

Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly eyeing a raid on his former club Brighton & Hove Albion, with midfielder Carlos Baleba, centre‑back Jan Paul van Hecke and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen all featuring in his early summer plans.

However, it feels unlikely that Brighton will entertain the idea of losing all three, especially to a direct Premier League rival. Baleba, in particular, would be a difficult deal to pull off given his £100 million valuation.

De Zerbi is said to be targeting players who can quickly grasp his style and tactical demands, which explains why the Brighton trio sit high on his shortlist.

Everton rival Newcastle in bargain Aaron Wan-Bissaka race

Everton and Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs looking to capitalise on West Ham United’s relegation this summer.

According to reports, several top‑flight sides are weighing up a move for Hammers full‑back Aaron Wan‑Bissaka, who is expected to be one of the players made available as the club adjusts to life in the Championship.

Everton manager David Moyes is in the market for a new right‑back following Seamus Coleman’s retirement, and with West Ham needing to sell, the situation gives interested clubs a degree of leverage.

Wan‑Bissaka, who is set to feature at the 2026 World Cup for DR Congo, could be available for as little as £10 million, making him one of the more intriguing value options of the summer window.