Williams APPROVAL, Man Utd WANT Zubimendi, Arsenal AGREEMENT: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 23 Jul 2024 23:00 BST
• 5 min read

The summer transfer window is heating up and Tuesday was yet another busy day of action in the market.

Nico Williams has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona, Manchester United want to sign Martin Zubimendi and Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah has approved a move to Marseille.

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

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

FootballTransfers understands that Manchester City are completely baffled by Julian Alvarez's recent behaviour.

Ipswich Town remain in talks to secure Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers but there remains a gap in valuation between the two clubs for the attacker, FootballTransfers can confirm.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd are interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as they look to strengthen Erik ten Hag's squad.

Meanwhile, Raphael Varane has completed a shock move to Serie A minnows Como, with the transfer set to become official imminently.

Furthermore, Man Utd could re-sign Mason Greenwood in the future after inserting a buy-back clause in his Marseille contract.

In addition, Red Devils fans believe Cole Palmer is destined to join their club before his senior career ends.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea will struggle to force out Trevoh Chalobah despite leaving the academy graduate out of their tour of the United States, FootballTransfers has been told.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have set their asking price for Chalobah at €35-42 million (£30-35m).

Furthermore, the Blues are willing to sell Cesare Casadei, David Datro Fofana and Djordje Petrovic this summer, according to a report.

In addition, Chelsea are also open to offloading vice-captain Ben Chilwell.

Raheem Sterling could leave Chelsea too.

Arsenal Transfer News

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Olympique Marseille, according to French media.

The Gunners' imminent signing of Riccardo Calafiori includes a sell-on clause in favour of Bologna.

Other Transfer News

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Nico Williams is set to give his final approval to join Barcelona this summer.

However, a conflicting report suggests that Paris Saint-Germain could try and hijack Barca's move for the Spain international.

Liverpool star Wataru Endo has accidentally leaked that the club are trying to sell Mohamed Salah.

RB Leipzig are confident of being able to re-sign Xavi Simons, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Ivan Toney is reportedly prepared to let his Brentford contract run down and leave the club on a free transfer next summer.

Lastly, Real Madrid have become the first football club to exceed €1 billion in revenue in a single season.