Arsenal is finalizing a £33.8 million deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis and plans to approach Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers as the summer transfer window accelerates ahead of pre-season training.
Standard Sport reported that Tzolis will travel to London over the weekend for a medical examination to complete his move.
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Following this agreement, Arsenal intends to test Aston Villa's resolve with an initial bid for Rogers, whom the club views as a versatile number 10 capable of playing on the flanks.
Manchester United's Midfield and Defensive Targets
Manchester United is preparing an official offer for midfielder Manu Kone after establishing contact with his representatives.
According to the Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United received encouragement during initial discussions, setting up a potential transfer competition with Chelsea, which is also expected to submit an imminent bid.
Manchester United is additionally considering a move for Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams to reinforce both fullback positions, as reported by Football Insider.
Concurrently, former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to sign a one-year contract with Turkish club Besiktas as a free agent.
In North London, Tottenham Hotspur is actively trying to sell players to finance a squad overhaul under manager Roberto De Zerbi after spending over £200 million on six new players.
Sources told Standard Sport that the club wants to improve its selling efficiency following the £50 million departure of Luka Vuskovic to Brighton.