Rogers top target, Ødegaard on form for Norway

Rogers deal takes shape, £100m price tag emerges

Morgan Rogers is your club's top target this summer. Arsenal are expected to make an approach for the Aston Villa forward, and the Guardian reports Arsenal are confident of doing a deal (1) (2). The fee could reach £100m for the 23-year-old England international. Chelsea also hold interest but Arsenal believe they are in pole position (2).

Bouaddi also on the radar

Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is another name in the frame. The 18-year-old, who impressed for Morocco at the World Cup, could cost around £70m, with Arsenal likely to make an approach (1).

Ødegaard sets up Haaland for Norway

Martin Ødegaard provided the assist for Erling Haaland's goal as Norway beat Senegal 2–0 in a World Cup warm-up (3) (4). The captain then led the squad's Viking row celebration after full-time (5).

Fan reactions

Supporters are split. Some are buzzing about Rogers and Bouaddi, pointing to a proper rebuild. Others are wincing at a combined £170m outlay when the squad still has holes elsewhere. The Ødegaard moment drew more enthusiasm: the assist, the celebration, the reminder that your captain is balling for his country. Read more on r/Gunners

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