Arsenal open Merino talks, Chelsea sign wonderkid, Man Utd's Sancho shock: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 12 Jul 2024 21:23 BST
• 5 min read

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal initiated contact with one of Spain's Euro 2024 stars.

Plus, Chelsea signed yet another wonderkid and Man Utd did a surprising U-turn on Jadon Sancho. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal open Merino talks

FootballTransfers can reveal that Arsenal have opened talks with Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.

Chelsea sign Veiga

Chelsea have officially announced the acquisition of Portuguese talent Renato Veiga.

Man Utd's Sancho U-turn

Jadon Sancho has returned to Man Utd first-team training after 'positive discussions' with Erik ten Hag.

Zirkzee announcement close

Joshua Zirkzee has signed his Man Utd contract and now only official confirmation is missing. Here is how Man Utd plan with the Dutchman.

It has been revealed that the Red Devils actually received a discount on the striker despite paying more than his release clause.

However, Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt aren't the only Dutch stars Man Utd want to sign this summer.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Arsenal and Chelsea remain interested in Desire Doue, but another club is now pushing for the wonderkid.

The Gunners and the Blues, surprisingly, also remain keen on Viktor Gyokeres, and he could be available at a cut price.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are in talks over a contract extension.

Negotiations between Chelsea and Al-Ittihad for Kepa Arrizbalaga have begun.

French media has absolutely blasted new Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe.

A new club has entered the race for Mason Greenwood.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has given Barcelona the green light to sign Nico Williams.

This came mere hours after it was claimed that the Blaugrana were set to beat Arsenal and Chelsea to his signature.

Chelsea are interested in England hero Ollie Watkins.

Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining Arsenal, but who will stand to benefit from this deal - and who will lose out?

Arsenal have made a formal offer for an Ajax talent.

Chelsea have ended their pursuit of an €80m-rated star.

Man Utd are set for transfer talks with Ferdi Kadioglu.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped a surprising update on Marc Cucurella.

There has been yet another twist in the Victor Osimhen saga.

Lastly, Arsenal are closing in on a major sale - and fans aren't happy.