Toney to Arsenal update, Man Utd want Icardi - FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 19 Dec 2023 22:01 GMT
• 5 min read

Festive football is here with the final weeks of December providing a bucket load of entertainment on the pitch, while transfer news continues to dominate the headlines.

With the January window now open in less than two weeks, clubs across the world are finalising their plans as they look to strengthen their squads ahead of the final six months of the 2023-24 season.

On Tuesday, December 19 there was plenty of intriguing transfer stories, including Manchester United's pursuit of Mauro Icardi. Below, FootballTransfers runs through the most important headlines.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Man Utd are weighing up a potential loan deal for Mauro Icardi during the upcoming January transfer window, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth’s potential departure to Man Utd is dependent on whether the Glazers will continue to have a large say on football operations, FootballTransfers understands.

Paul Ince says that the root of Manchester United’s problems lies in the poor transfers that the club have made in recent years.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea target Roony Bardghji will be available in January, according to 90min.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to hold further conversations with Brazilian club Corinthians this week, regarding their pursuit of Chelsea target Gabriel Moscardo.

Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick has admitted that he was “attracted” by Chelsea’s interest before he agreed to join Real Madrid, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe playing a role in him nearly choosing Stamford Bridge over the Santiago Bernabeu.

Arsenal Transfer News

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has offered some words of advice to his replacement Kai Havertz.

Brentford technical director Lee Dykes has admitted there will be “lots of interest” in Ivan Toney during the January window, but stressed that any interested party would be required to “pay a decent transfer fee” for his services.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both interested in signing Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey, but neither club have begun concrete talks for the Frenchman, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal believe that Victor Osimhen will join them next summer in what could prove to be a sensational swap deal involving Gabriel Jesus.

Liverpool Transfer News

Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders believes it would be “unfair” to judge Darwin Nunez on his goals tally after a 10-game drought for the Uruguay international.

Man Utd Transfer News

Former Premier League player Tony Cascarino is not convinced that Rasmus Hojlund is ready to lead the line for Manchester United.

Fabrizio Romano has some potentially bad news for Manchester United fans as there is a possibility the club will sign no players during the January transfer window.

Fluminense star and Man Utd target Andre Trindade has openly expressed a desire to move to the Premier League.

Tottenham have opened talks with Man Utd target Jean-Clair Todibo.