Chelsea keen on Villa’s Rogers – Wednesday’s gossip

Premier League champions Liverpool have a trio of targets, including two from Bournemouth, while Real Madrid wants William Saliba as part of a defensive rebuild and Chelsea are interested in a move for Morgan Rogers.

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. (The 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)

Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 23, is reportedly interested in paying Villa’s £21 million release clause. (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)