Chelsea keen on Rogers – Wednesday’s gossip

Morgan Rogers is wanted by Chelsea, William Saliba wanted by Real Madrid as part of a defensive rebuild, and Liverpool have three targets, two of them Bournemouth.

Aston Villa’s 22-year-old Morgan Rogers is wanted by Chelsea as a summer signing to bolster their attack. (Independent)

William Saliba, 24, is Arsenal’s top defensive target this summer, according to Real Madrid. (Spanish: Marca)

To strengthen their squad and help defend their Premier League title, Liverpool want defensive duo from Bournemouth, 20-year-old Milos Kerkez, 21-year-old, and Eintracht Frankfurt, 22-year-old Hugo Ekitike. (The Daily Mail)

Sandro Tonali, an Italian midfielder, has been linked with a return to his native country, but he wants to stay there for the long term. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

England international midfielder Jack Grealish, 29, will not be able to leave the club on loan at City in the summer. (Talksport)

Right-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, who appears to be leaving Juventus this summer, is wanted by City and Liverpool. (Calciomercato)

After a potentially season-ending hamstring injury, Marcus Rashford’s loan spell at Aston Villa ended with a return to Manchester United. (Sun)

Rashford is willing to negotiate a salary cut to force his dream move to Barcelona. (Mirror)

However, there might be a problem because Barca won’t pay the £40 million fee agreed to pay Rashford with Villa. (Independent)

French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, age 21, is wanted by both Tottenham and Manchester United. (Caught Offside)

Spain’s 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia has a £21 million release clause that Villa are interested in paying. (Spanish: Cadena SER)

Ipswich’s relegation from the Premier League is alleged to be a factor in Fulham’s interest in English right-back Ben Johnson, 25. (Sky Sports)