Transfer News Today: Liverpool Gravenberch BID, Man Utd Cucurella TWIST, ANOTHER Chelsea wonderkid

Tom Weber

Updated: 31 Aug 2023 16:19 BST
9 min read

With just over 24 hours until the transfer window shuts, clubs all over Europe are fighting to complete deals against the clock.

Virtually every major club is seeking to change their squad in some way, whether it’s finding a new star, replacing an injured player or getting rid of the deadwood.

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And then there are others, such as Liverpool, who are unexpectedly fighting to hold onto their key players following the rise of the Saudi Pro League.

Arsenal Transfer News

* Arsenal have held talks with Victor Osimhen over a potential move for 2024, FootballTransfers can reveal.

* Arsenal will fight Nottingham Forest for Benfica defender Alexander Bah, who could be available for €30m. (Tipsbladet)

* Rob Holding is in talks with Mallorca over a loan move, with Luton Town also interested still. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Nuno Tavares' loan move to Nottingham Forest is all but done. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Arsenal have turned down the chance to sign Galatasaray's Victor Nelsson. (Express)

* Gunners youngster Salah Eddine Oulad M'hand will be loaned out to Dutch side FC Den Bosch. (Chris Wheatley)

* Arsenal will push to sell five players in particular before the transfer window closes.

Man Utd Transfer News

* Man Utd have tabled a loan offer for Marc Cucurella and the player has agreed personal terms 'in principle.' (Fabrizio Romano)

* But talks between Chelsea and Man Utd have stalled and the Red Devils could turn their attention to Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon. (The Athletic)

* Young midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been promised an 'important role' at United if he stays this summer. (MEN)

* Donny van de Beek is set to leave United before the end of the month after loan moves were negotiated between the club and Lorient in Ligue 1 as well as Galatasaray in Turkey, with Genoa also interested. (various)

* Manchester United did NOT make a loan bid for Sofyan Amrabat, despite reports. (Fabrizio Romano)

* But Fiorentina are willing to consider a loan if it has an obligation to become permanent. (The Telegraph)

* Besiktas are preparing an offer for Mason Greenwood before the transfer deadline. (i)

* Man Utd could be convinced to lower their Scott McTominay asking price in a bid to get him off the books before the deadline. (The Telegraph)

* Alvaro Fernandez will likely leave United if a new signing comes in, despite the lack of options available to United at left back. (MEN)

* Harry Maguire has been informed that he will not be allowed to leave Old Trafford this late in the window. (The Guardian)

* Manchester United are set to announce the signing Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce in a double announcement with the departure of Dean Henderson.

© ProShots - Will Sofyan Amrabat get his Man Utd move before the deadline?

Chelsea Transfer News

* A £40m offer for Man City's Cole Palmer has been accepted. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Chelsea have also submitted a bid worth €21m for 17-year-old Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo. (Fabrizio Romano)

* The Blues could see as many as nine players leave in the next 24 hours. (Evening Standard)

* Chelsea have opened talks with Brighton over Conor Gallagher. (FootballTransfers exclusive)

* However, Tottenham are also interested in Gallagher. (The Telegraph)

* Romelu Lukaku has completed his loan to Roma. (official)

* Man Utd have tabled a loan offer for Marc Cucurella and the player has agreed personal terms 'in principle.' (Fabrizio Romano)

* Trevoh Chalobah is Thomas Tuchel's preferred option to replace Benjamin Pavard at Bayern. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Nottingham Forest are 'encouraged' by Callum Hudson-Odoi's desire to leave Chelsea as talks continue. (Sky Sports)

* New York Red Bulls teenager Jed Akwaboah has been training with Chelsea and Brentford ahead of a potential move. (Daily Mail)

© ProShots - Romelu Lukaku has had a terrible time at Chelsea

Liverpool Transfer News

* Liverpool are set to make a £30m bid for Ryan Gravenberch. (various)

* Liverpool could be set for another raid from Saudi Arabia after Al-Ittihad enquired about Joe Gomez. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Saudi side Al-Ittihad will also make a £118m bid for Mohamed Salah. (Daily Mail)

* Divock Origi could make a Premier League return with Burnley. (talkSPORT)

Barcelona Transfer News

* Ansu Fati is set to join Brighton on loan for the season. (Fabrizio Romano)

* This could facilitate a move for Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix and Barcelona will try to launch this 'operation' in the next 48 hours. (Fabrizio Romano)

* If no agreement for the transfer of Felix can be reached, the Portuguese will move to Saudi Arabia. (Revelo)

* Barcelona's move for Joao Cancelo has stalled and they may have to get rid of the buyout clause to push it through. (SPORT)

* Barcelona are set to sign Petterson Novaes from Flamengo. (Sport)

* Youngster Fermin Lopez has signed a new four-year contract with Barcelona.

* 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal could be pushed towards a Real Madrid move in the future by his Los Blancos-supporting father. (AS)

© ProShots - Could Lamine Yamal be Real Madrid-bound?

Real Madrid Transfer News

* Kylian Mbappe is set to sign for Real Madrid after PSG lowered their asking price. (vozpopuli)

* Real Madrid flop Eden Hazard intends to retire from football aged 32. (GFFN)

PSG Transfer News

* Two influential PSG higher-ups have requested the resignation of sporting director Luis Campos. (Le Parisien)

* Randal Kolo Muani has urged Eintracht Frankfurt to allow him to move to PSG. (Sky Germany)

* PSG's latest offer for the forward was €65m plus Hugo Ekitike. (L'Equipe)

* But the Eagles are demanding €90m plus bonuses for Kolo Muani and have no intention to budge from this valuation. (Telefoot)

* PSG, however, are currently more focused on signing Bradley Barcola. (Footmercato)

* Qatari side Al-Arabi will have to improve their offer for Marco Verratti if they want to get PSG to sell. (L'Equipe)

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