Mbappe joins Real Madrid, Chelsea hire Maresca, Man Utd's Fernandes threat: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 3 Jun 2024 22:25 BST
• 6 min read

Monday delivered some exciting but also shocking news as Kylian Mbappe officially joined Real Madrid.

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Plus, Chelsea appointed Enzo Maresca as their new head coach and the agent of Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes is in talks with other clubs. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Mbappe joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid have finally announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe.

Here's how Los Blancos will line up with the French megastar.

Despite it being a nominal free transfer, it will be one of the most lucrative deals in football history.

Not everybody at Real Madrid will benefit from his arrival, though.

PSG definitely won't benefit and there is a real crisis in Paris right now.

Real Madrid already know who their next huge signing will be.

Maresca to Chelsea

Chelsea have unveiled Enzo Maresca as their new head coach.

Here's all you need to know about the Italian.

Chelsea's hierarchy were very impressed by the 44-year-old during the interviewing process. But what gave him the edge over other candidates?

In bad news, however, Chelsea are at risk of missing out on a player who could be crucial to Maresca's style of play.

The Italian tactician has already made his first big call regarding a player sale.

Fernandes to leave Man Utd?

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Bruno Fernandes' agent is currently in talks with other big clubs in Europe.

But what are the rumours really about?

If he were to leave, the captain wouldn't be the only one jumping ship this summer.

Casemiro is another player linked with a move away and Man Utd could hit the jackpot with a Saudi transfer.

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Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Aston Villa have their first summer signings under wraps, but they're already lining up more deals for big-name stars.

Newcastle have made a 'big offer' for a Chelsea target.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that an Arsenal fan favourite is being eyed by a Premier League rival.

He could join a list of 22 players who have just been released by the Gunners.

Jose Mourinho made an audacious transfer request at his Fenerbahce unveiling.

Graham Potter could be in line for an unexpected return to Brighton.

Three players have had their careers ruined at Man Utd lately.

Jadon Sancho will return to Man Utd this summer but only on one condition.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a major demand after his latest Saudi heartbreak.

Lastly, Victor Osimhen is waiting in the wings for a move to Arsenal.

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