Chelsea seal €61m signing, Man Utd's Zirkzee task, Arsenal's Doue shock: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 22 Jun 2024 21:11 BST
• 5 min read

Saturday delivered plenty of action as Chelsea finally announced the signing of one of the most promising players in the world.

Plus, Man Utd have been told what they must do to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Arsenal have received an unexpected update over summer target Desire Doue. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea sign Estevao

Chelsea have officially signed Estevao Willian from Palmeiras.

But why have they decided to pay more than his release clause for him?

The Blues are also on the verge of snapping up Aston Villa academy striker Omari Kellyman.

Kellyman is unlikely to slot straight into the first team and therefore Chelsea have also made contact with a more proven option.

Zirkzee wants minutes

Man Utd have been told that they must show Joshua Zirkzee that he will play a key role in their team as this is more important to him than money.

Doue's hefty price

Desire Doue's suitors have been quoted a €70m asking price, which is too much for Man Utd but would be payable for Arsenal.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Fabrizio Romano has dropped his famous 'here we go' on perhaps the craziest deal of the summer.

Chelsea have received some bad news as Napoli could snub Romelu Lukaku for a Barcelona star.

Man Utd are facing a major threat as Real Madrid could at least "activate Operation Leny Yoro."

It has been revealed that Bayern Munich tried to sign Lamine Yamal before they got their hands on Michael Olise.

As for Chelsea, they are eyeing a Player of the Season as an alternative to Olise after missing out on him.

Barcelona are open to offers for the majority of their squad.

Mason Greenwood looks set for a surprising transfer.

But he won't be the first major Man Utd signing as another deal is already 'nearing completion.'

Lastly, Fabrizio Romano has given Chelsea fans an encouraging update on the club's pursuit of Nico Williams.