Chelsea to open Osimhen TALKS, Man Utd WANT Wharton, Calafiori bid REJECTED: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 15 Jul 2024 23:00 BST
• 5 min read

Monday 15 July was another busy day of action in the summer transfer window, with multiple key storylines emerging.

Chelsea have reportedly rekindled their interest in Victor Osimhen, Man Utd are pursuing a move for Adam Wharton and Arsenal have seen their latest Riccardo Calafiori bid rejected by Bologna.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest stories of the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on retaining Fabio Vieira this summer, FootballTransfers understands.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are interested in signing Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, according to a report.

The Red Devils have also reportedly rejected multiple offers for Scott McTominay so far this summer.

Meanwhile, Napoli are plotting a pursuit of Mason Greenwood, but they will only move if they manage to sell Jesper Lindstrom first, according to Italian media.

In other news, Erik ten Hag has openly criticised the Man Utd squad following an embarrassing 1-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Rosenborg.

Finally, PSG have a 'serious' interest in Joao Neves, but this is not all bad news for Man Utd, according to a report.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea’s hopes of signing Atletico Madrid forward Samu Omorodion are all but over following news that Alvaro Morata is on the verge of joining AC Milan.

However, the Blues are reportedly set to kickstart their pursuit of Victor Osimhen by opening fresh talks to sign the Napoli forward.

Meanwhile, Nico Williams starred for Spain in the Euro 2024 final, providing further proof that Chelsea would be foolish to pass up the opportunity of signing him.

Arsenal Transfer News

Rafael van der Vaart launched a scathing attack on €116 million England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice after the Euro 2024 final.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are so keen to sign Mikel Merino that they are prepared to offer him the contract of a 'lifetime.'

In other news, Bologna have reportedly rejected Arsenal’s latest offer for Italy international Riccardo Calafiori as they hold out for an initial fee of at least €50 million.

Lastly, Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford and a medical has reportedly been booked ahead of his move to north London.