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Transfer Rumours: Man Utd close to striker signing as Chelsea receive Rogers update
Cameron Smith
- 28 Oct 2025 12:00 CDT
- 8 min read
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Although the transfer window is currently shut, rumours continue to dominate the online football world and 28 October is no different.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the most high-profile speculation from the day, including the latest on Kevin Filling and Morgan Rogers.
Man Utd in talks over new striker deal
Manchester United are reportedly in “concrete negotiations” to sign 16-year-old AIK striker Kevin Filling.
The Red Devils have pivoted their transfer strategy to chase the best youngsters in world football since the arrival of INEOS as minority owners and Filling has now emerged as their latest wonderkid target.
Filling has scored two goals in seven first-team appearances for AIK so far this season, and his development in Sweden has caught the attention of Ruben Amorim’s side, who are now locked in advanced talks over a possible deal, as per Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Current ETV
Morgan Rogers
M (CRL)
Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers
M (CRL)
Aston Villa
ETV Range
€61.7M - €75.5M
Morgan Rogers negotiations
Aston Villa have opened talks with Morgan Rogers over a new contract in response to interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
Fabrizio Romano reports on his YouTube channel that negotiations are ongoing between Rogers and Villa to extend and improve the salary of his deal that expires in 2030.
It has been reported that Chelsea were interested in a €100 million deal for the England international this summer, however they ultimately opted against pursuing a transfer.
Man City lead transfer race
Manchester City are currently ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, according to reports.
Several elite clubs have been heavily linked with a move for Monga since his breakthrough into the Leicester senior side and Real Madrid have even been sensationally touted as potential suitors amid their pursuit of a long-term replacement for Vinicius Junior.
However, Man City are currently the frontrunners to sign the England U19 international, as per TBR Football.
Arsenal and Chelsea miss out on signing
Arsenal and Chelsea are both set to miss out on the signing of Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl, according to reports in Germany.
The 17-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks, with Arsenal and Chelsea among the clubs keeping close tabs on his situation at the Allianz Arena.
However, his current deal with Vincent Kompany’s side isn’t due to expire until 2028 and an agreement has already been reached to extend his contract by a further 12 months to ward off transfer interest, according to the aforementioned Plettenberg on X.
Other Transfer Rumours
Man Utd will stop Kobbie Mainoo or Joshua Zirkzee leaving the club during the January transfer window, despite their lack of game time so far this season. (The Sun)
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all held talks over the possibility of signing Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer in 2026. (TBR Football)
Man Utd are considering submitting a €50m offer for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Fichajes)
Bayern Munich have added Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani to their transfer wishlist as they look to sign a back-up option to Harry Kane. (Sky Germany)
Juventus will demand a fee of just €23m to sell Tottenham target Dusan Vlahovic in January. (TBR Football)
West Ham United have identified Lille defender Alexsandro as their priority target for the January window. (ESPN)
Vinicius Junior is ready to quit Real Madrid after a bust-up with head coach Xabi Alonso. (Diario AS)
Juventus have identified Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto as a possible transfer target amid their pursuit of defensive reinforcements. (Calciomercato)
Nottingham Forest have placed a €137m (£120m) price tag on Elliot Anderson amid interest from Man Utd and Newcastle. (Sky Germany)
Man City are confident they will agree a contract extension with Rodri before the end of 2025. (TBR Football)
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