Chelsea suffer Omorodion BLOW, Man Utd pursue Arsenal target Zirkzee: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 18 Jun 2024 23:00 BST
• 4 min read

Tuesday 18 June saw Turkey and Portugal emerge triumphant at Euro 2024, while there were numerous big developments in the transfer world too.

Chelsea saw a huge bid for Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion rejected by the Spanish giants, while Manchester United stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal target Joshua Zirkzee.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from the day.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd have completed their first signing of the summer, and their new arrival has been compared to Brazil legend Cafu.

Man Utd have re-joined the race to sign England’s Euro 2024 star Ivan Toney, according to GiveMeSport.

Man Utd could yet keep Sofyan Amrabat, according to Italian media.

Everton are under no pressure to lower their asking price for Man Utd target Jarrad Branthwaite, according to David Ornstein.

Man Utd will reportedly make an offer for Genoa goalkeeper Josep Martinez despite the presence of Andre Onana.

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has admitted that he wants to sign a new contract at the club, despite reported interest from Man Utd.

Man Utd are exploring a deal to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea have once again changed their transfer stance on Andrey Santos, and are willing to send him back on loan at Strasbourg.

Jose Mourinho could help his former club Chelsea by bringing Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce this summer.

Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is reportedly considering a summer exit after just one year at the club.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly rejected a €40 million offer from Chelsea for talented forward Samu Omorodion.

Arsenal legend Martin Keown believes that Gunners target Xavi Simons 'flatters to deceive.'

Arsenal have entered the race to sign England star Marc Guehi, according to a report.

Ethan Mbappe has officially followed in his brother’s footsteps by leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Signing a new midfielder is Arsenal's new transfer priority after being rejected by Benjamin Sesko, according to a report.