Chelsea and Arsenal will both be on high alert to the possibility of signing free agents this summer and could do a lot worse than sign ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. That is the opinion of ex-Premier League winger Florent Malouda, who believes Pogba should be pushing for a return to England.

The first summer transfer window has opened and closed, and it has offered hints as to what Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United and others want to do differently.

Chelsea have officially opened dialogue with Olympique Lyonnais over a possible move for Malick Fofana, the highly rated Belgian winger. As reported by L’Équipe, the West London club has contacted the Lyon board to understand the feasibility of a transfer for the 20-year-old, who joined OL from KAA Gent for €19.5 million just 18 months ago.

The Victor Osimhen to Manchester United saga rolls on like a bad sequel no one asked for. Packed with the usual whispers, U-turns and endless speculation, there seems to be no end in sight.United

Chelsea have been told to prepare to spend more than expected if they want to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also being tracked by Manchester United

The report indicates that Villa currently have no intention of entertaining any offers for Morgan Rogers. On the flip side, the 22-year-old has just contributed 12 goals and 12 assists in the Premier League and Champions League, making him one of the club's most prized assets.

Premier League returnees Leeds have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Strasbourg and Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra, according to reports.

Simon Johnson of the Athletic – who always seems to have an in with the English goalkeepers at the club, Tweeted that a “new deal for Chelsea ‘keeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe and a season long loan to Bolton are expected to be confirmed tomorrow.”

Manchester United and Liverpool will rival Chelsea in the race to sign Lyon starlet Malick Fofana. Fofana emerged as one of Lyon’s brightest young stars following his arrival from Gent in January 2024, making 41 appearances across all competitions with 11 goals and six assists to his name.