Chelsea interested in AC Milan defender, Arsenal winger looking to move away

Chelsea are eyeing up a move for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli, according to The Sun.

The Blues are aiming to bolster their defence this summer, having already lost Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen in Barcelona, and the current Milan captain is top of their shopping list.

Romagnoli’s current contract expires this summer and German sides Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also believed to be keen.

Nicolas Pepe is reportedly ready to push for a transfer away from Arsenal this summer.

The Mirror is reporting the Ivory Coast international has found himself on the fringes of Mikel Arteta’s squad this season – being handed just five Premier League starts all season.

The 26-year-old is now seeking a move away from the North London club.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Armando Broja and Conor Gallagher will be back in the Chelsea first team squad next season.

Both are currently out on loan – at Southampton and Crystal Palace respectively – and Tuchel has said both players future will depend on how they do in pre season.

Antonio Conte is reportedly targeting John McGinn as one of six new Tottenham signings this summer.

The Telegraph is reporting that Conte is looking to bolster his squad for European football next season – and the 27-year-old midfielder is highly rated at Spurs and is expected to feature further in their discussions for transfer this summer.

Chelsea have put in place plans to sign Sevilla's France centre-back Jules Kounde, 23, as soon as their new owners' takeover is complete and sanctions end.

Acccording to Goal, the Blues have put in place plans to sign Sevilla's highly rated defender as soon as Todd Boehly's takeover is complete.