Antony asks for Man Utd move - FootballTransfers recap

FT Desk

26 Aug 2022 22:45 BST
4 min read

We are now officially into the final week of the summer transfer window, and time is running out for teams looking to finalise their squads for the new season.

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Manchester United and Antony's transfer saga took a new twist, while there was good news for Chelsea as they close on one of their top targets - though another hit a snag.

Take a look back at another exciting day on FootballTransfers.

Antony issues sale plea to Ajax

Ajax and Brazil winger Antony has pleaded with his current club to let him go amid intense transfer interest from Manchester United.

Antony has become a top target at Old Trafford during the latter stages of the summer transfer window. Having already lost several stars over the last two months, however, Ajax have been steadfast in their refusal to sell.

Chelsea's Fofana bid accepted by Leicester

Wesley Fofana, Leicester City, Chelsea, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Chelsea have finally reached a breakthrough in their pursuit of Wesley Fofana, who is poised to become the most expensive defender in football history.

After weeks of speculation, the Blues and Leicester City have finally reached an accord over the 21-year-old centre-back.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Napoli's terms for forward revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Manchester United may have to pay dearly if they hope to complete a swap deal with Napoli that sees Cristiano Ronaldo and Victor Osimhen switch clubs.

Napoli have emerged as a late possible destination for the Portuguese forward, who has made no secret of his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer after a disappointing first season back at United in 2021-22.

Newcastle complete €75m Isak transfer

Alexander Isak, Newcastle, 2022/23 — © ProShots

Newcastle have confirmed they have signed Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad in a deal worth €75 million.

It has been widely reported that the Magpies will pay an upfront fee of €70m, with €5m following in bonuses. This has smashed Newcastle's transfer record, which was set when Joelinton arrived from Hoffenheim for €44m in 2019.

Auba move to Chelsea stalled over contract demands

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Barcelona, 2022-23 — © ProShots

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's expected move from Barcelona to Chelsea has hit a new snag over the forward's contract expectations.

Aubameyang is on the verge of a reunion with former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea turned to the player in the wake of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner's departures.

Barca have received an offer worth around £18 million for their star, and while they are delighted with his contribution since arriving from Arsenal his exit would do much to ease the club's still-precarious financial state and slim their wage bill.