Man United step up pursuit of €80m target Tchouaméni as Chelsea secure Derry deal

Manchester United have opened formal talks with Real Madrid over a move for midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, who is expected to cost at least €80 million this summer. The Red Devils are making a serious push for the French international as they look to bolster their engine room ahead of next season. Chelsea, meanwhile, are moving to secure the future of wonderkid Jesse Derry. The Blues have agreed terms on a fresh contract designed to ward off growing interest from top European clubs, ensuring the highly rated youngster remains at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers. The Premier League side have been told that landing the forward would require shattering the current Premier League transfer record, a fee that may be beyond their budget. In other transfer news, there is a possibility of a hijack in the Yan Diomande deal, with a rival club eyeing an opportunity to step in. Rangers are sitting on a potential goldmine following Nicolas Raskin's performances at the World Cup, while two Champions League sides are tracking Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho. Celtic have reached an agreement to sign striker Camilo Duran from Qarabag. Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is set for talks over his future, though not with suitors Arsenal. And Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti faces scrutiny for including Neymar in his squad, but sources close to the federation suggest he had little choice.