Mbappe bomb, Arsenal face Chelsea battle, Man Utd's Branthwaite boost: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 10 May 2024 22:32 BST
• 5 min read

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Kylian Mbappe announced a decision on his future.

Plus, Arsenal and Chelsea are embroiled in a heated battle for one of LaLiga's biggest stars and Man Utd have received a massive boost in pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Confirmed: Pacho asking price

FootballTransfers is able to confirm that Frankfurt have slapped a €60m asking price on Liverpool target Willian Pacho's head.

Mbappe bomb

Kylian Mbappe has officially announced that he will leave PSG this summer.

The Frenchman looks set for Real Madrid and would be one of the biggest upgrades of the upcoming window.

But how would he fit into Los Blancos' team?

Winger battle

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Chelsea target Nico Williams.

The Blues, meanwhile, have begun taking a keen interest in a potential Mykhailo Mudryk upgrade in the Bundesliga.

Everton need to sell

Everton's director of football has admitted that players will need to be sold this summer, which is a big boost for Man Utd and other clubs in their pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite.

Coaching merry-go-round

Erik ten Hag isn't the only coach causing Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe headaches.

David Beckham believes that Ten Hag should stay on board.

The legend has told the Dutchman exactly how he can save his job.

At Chelsea, meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that he could quit at the end of the season rather than getting sacked.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea and Man Utd will be rooting for Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Here's why.

Ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson could leave Ajax after just six months.

Erik ten Hag has admitted that he would love to have Declan Rice at Man Utd.

Carlo Ancelotti could make an explosive decision at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid also look set to beat Chelsea to a wonderkid signing.

Julen Lopetegui is already lining up his first two West Ham signings.

Vitor Roque is being pushed out of Barcelona.

Furthermore, the Blaugrana look set to miss out on a target Xavi adores.

Arsenal are still interested in Jorrel Hato despite his new deal.

One of the Gunners' stars has admitted that his Arsenal career is over.

Lastly, could Xavi Simons be on his way to north London this summer?