Arsenal are interested in signing Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers ahead of the summer transfer window, and Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the situation.

Arsenal could be in the market to sign a new forward this summer, especially one who is capable of playing on the left-hand side of attack.

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have failed to nail down the starting role at left wing, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if one of them departed this summer.

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Although Rogers isn’t a natural left-sided attacker, he is comfortable playing out wide.

If he were to make the move to the Gunners, it feels unlikely that he would play centrally, with Mikel Arteta already having Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard to choose from.

Arsenal Update on Morgan Rogers

Speaking on his World Cup show, Romano has provided an update on Arsenal’s interest in Aston Villa forward Rogers in the summer transfer window.

The respected reporter confirms that a deal is already advanced on the player’s side, and the feeling is very positive between Arsenal and Rogers.

With Arsenal having the advantage of talks going well with Rogers, they’ll be hoping a move is fairly straightforward.

The obvious issue is Aston Villa’s potential price tag, but there’s no doubt the Gunners are in a position to spend big this summer.

Arsenal Can Spend Big on Rogers

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Arsenal are in a position where they are able to spend big on Rogers during the summer transfer window.

The Gunners won the Premier League last season, so they don’t need a host of new additions in order to compete for the title once again.

Arteta’s side can identify one position they need to reinforce heavily and go all in to bring in a top target.

Rogers is clearly the man they want as an attacking option, and they can afford to go big to secure his signature.

Aston Villa will have a price, even if it is significant, and Arsenal should be doing all they can to sign him this summer.

Manchester United and Tottenham are both interested in signing West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in the summer transfer window, and his preference has been revealed.

Fernandes looks set to be moving on in the summer, following West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.

The Portuguese midfielder is attracting plenty of interest, meaning the Hammers can demand a significant fee for him to depart.

Tottenham and United appear to be the two most interested sides as it stands, giving Fernandes plenty to think about over the coming weeks.

It looks set to be a competitive race to secure his signature, but it remains to be seen if either club is going to be willing to meet his asking price.

Man Utd and Tottenham: Fernandes Update

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According to Roundtable, discussions between Fernandes and Manchester United began months ago, with talks intensifying around a month ago.

After holding talks with the representatives of Fernandes, United believed that the Portuguese midfielder preferred them to any other club, and that stance remains the same even after Tottenham’s reported interest.

The report also confirms that Spurs’ interest is very solid, but United remain confident in securing his signature.

The Red Devils are considered the most advanced club at the moment and are pushing to bring him to Old Trafford.

It will be interesting to see what happens if either club makes an official bid and whether West Ham’s asking price lowers over the coming weeks.

Man Utd’s Advantage in Race is Obvious

It shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Fernandes’s preference is to join Manchester United over Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

Spurs have been going through a difficult period in the Premier League over the last couple of years, finishing 17th in two seasons on the trot.

Although they look improved under Roberto De Zerbi and are making some smart signings in the transfer market, United are the more stable club at the moment.

The Red Devils finished in the Champions League places last season, so it’s an opportunity for Fernandes to test himself in Europe next term.

Footage has emerged of UFC legend Dustin Poirier shortly before he was arrested for public drunkenness in Georgia on Sunday evening. ‘The Diamond’ was formally charged with the offence on Monday morning after making an appearance in a local court.

If found guilty, the 37-year-old could be jailed for 12 months and be fined $1,000.

Poirier last competed in the Octagon at UFC 318 in July 2025, where he unsuccessfully challenged Max Holloway for the symbolic ‘BMF’ championship. After the fight in his home state of Louisiana, Dustin laid his gloves in the centre of the cage, letting the world know that he was calling time on his career.

Dustin Poirier’s UFC Career Explored

A former interim UFC Lightweight Champion, Poirier never managed to become a full titleholder. He challenged for the honour on three occasions, but came out on the losing side against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev.

Dustin does, however, hold the distinction of being the last man to beat Irish superstar Conor McGregor, having beaten ‘The Notorious’ twice in back-to-back fights in 2021.

After defeating McGregor for a second time in July 2021 at UFC 264, Poirier would go 2-4 in his next fights, prompting him to hang up his gloves.

In a post on social media last year, Poirier told a fan that he felt like a part of him “had died” after he stepped away from the cage. Dustin has frequently appeared as an analyst for UFC events, although that work doesn’t seem to have fulfilled him in anywhere close to the same way as fighting did.

Footage had now emerged of Poirier at a bar on the night of his arrest. In a clip posted by former top UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren to social media, Poirier can be seen grappling with fans in an airport bar.

Askren captioned the footage by declaring: “He was having a good time at the airport. Wrestled some of my friends!”

While the footage shows a good-natured tussle between Poirier and the fan, it’s clear that things escalated shortly afterwards. Poirier took to his Instagram story in the wake of his arrest, where he made a seven-word vow to become a better man. Details have yet to emerge on the exact circumstances behind the fighter’s arrest.

On the morning of his arrest, Poirier reposted a Father’s Day tribute shared by his wife on Instagram, which showed him smiling next to his two children. The UFC has yet to make any public comment on the matter.