Chelsea AGREE Lukaku sale, MAJOR Sancho update, Sterling to Arsenal TRUTH: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 23 Aug 2024 23:00 BST
• 5 min read

The summer transfer window is almost over and clubs across the world are now finalising their business.

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli, Manchester United are opening to sending Jadon Sancho out on loan, while Arsenal are not interested in Raheem Sterling.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from Friday 23 August.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Man Utd are keeping tabs on Fluminense midfielder Andre, but it's Wolverhampton Wanderers who are stepping up their pursuit, FootballTransfers understands.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are now willing to let Jadon Sancho leave the club on loan this summer.

In other Sancho news, Barcelona are not in talks to sign the Englishman, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils will be patient with new signing Sekou Kone, FootballTransfers has been told.

Furthermore, Manuel Ugarte will become Man Utd’s fifth major signing of the summer transfer window.

Finally, Man Utd are relatively unfazed by the injury picked up by Leny Yoro in pre-season, according to David Ornstein.

Chelsea Transfer News

Napoli have agreed a deal to sign Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are interested in signing Blues outcast Raheem Sterling.

However, wages could be an issue for the ex-England international and Carney Chukwuemeka.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has also been linked with an exit and he is in talks to join Bournemouth.

Furthermore, Enzo Maresca has admitted that Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk 'needs help' with his decision-making.

In other news, Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion has reportedly been offered to five top Premier League clubs following his failed move to Chelsea.

Arsenal Transfer News

Arsenal will not push to sign Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling this summer, despite recent reports of a possible move to north London.

However, Nico Williams is Arsenal's top target for the final week of the window.

Meanwhile, Fabio Vieira will join Porto on loan, as per David Ornstein.

In other Gunners news, Mikel Arteta has expressed regret about his inability to get the best out of Emile Smith Rowe during his time at Arsenal.

In addition, Arsenal are not interested in signing Victor Osimhen, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Other Transfer News

Manchester City have officially completed the transfer of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer from Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Blaugrana president Joan Laporta is at fault for their failed pursuit of Nico Williams.