Hojlund to Man Utd, Mbappe to Liverpool and Ugochukwu to Chelsea – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 29 Jul 2023 23:02 BST
• 4 min read

Rasmus Hojlund, Kylian Mbappe and Lesley Ugochukwu were all on the football transfers news agenda as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea make moves.

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Man Utd reach RECORD Hojlund deal

Manchester United are ready to make Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund the most expensive forward in the history of the club. The Red Devils have finally reached an agreement with the Serie A side over a fee, with Fabrizio Romano confirming personal terms were agreed 10 days ago.

Hojlund adds to Manchester United’s attacking options, which could prove a welcome headache for manager Erik ten Hag.

Van de Beek to replace Premier League great?

Donny van de Beek has been linked with a shock transfer to Real Sociedad, where he would replace Manchester City legend David Silva, who has been forced to retire because of injury.

Fred deal scuppered by former Chelsea boss

Manchester United might have been able to offload Fred to Lazio, but former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri rejected a deal. He’s been right about Man Utd midfielders before, shunning Paul Pogba after the Frenchman begged Sarri to sign him for Juventus.

Liverpool make ‘SENSATIONAL’ Mbappe bid

With Kylian Mbappe in PSG limbo, Liverpool will try to take advantage by swooping for the France international striker on a one-year loan deal. He’s already turned down the Saudi Pro League, but a move to Anfield could prove a lot more attractive.

Chelsea close in Ugochukwu transfer

It’s a deal that’s come out of the blue. Chelsea are close to signing Lesley Ugochukwu for Rennes, with a €30 million transfer mooted.

Here’s what it means for the Blues and their ongoing pursuit of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.

Man City given deadline for Gvardiol deal

RB Leipzig are turning the screw on Manchester City as the Premier League club continue to fight to get a transfer for centre-back Josko Gvardiol over the line. The Bundesliga side have told Pep Guardiola’s side that time is running out to complete the transfer.

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