Chelsea's double breakthrough, Man Utd Ugarte bomb, Arsenal's Alvarez shock: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 5 Aug 2024 22:16 BST
• 6 min read

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea achieved a double breakthrough in negotiations.

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Plus, Manchester United made a bombshell decision on their Manuel Ugarte pursuit and Arsenal look increasingly likely to miss out on Julian Alvarez. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Man Utd still keen on Gomes

FootballTransfers can reveal that Man Utd have reaffirmed their interest in Joao Gomes after ending their pursuit of Manuel Ugarte.

PSG's demands have led Man Utd to the conclusion that they would be better off focusing on different targets.

PSG are standing firm on their valuation despite the signing of Joao Neves.

Could Man Utd also target Frenkie de Jong? They're reportedly still obsessed with him.

Exclusive: Arsenal prepared to pay up for Alvarez

We were also told that Arsenal would have been prepared to match Man City's demands for Julian Alvarez.

However, Arsenal did not firm up their interest and he is instead now close to joining Atletico Madrid.

Lionel Messi would prefer his compatriot to move to Barcelona.

Chelsea's double breakthrough

Alvarez is not the only one set to swap England for Atleti, with Conor Gallagher surprisingly deciding to make the move.

Chelsea are making a huge mistake by selling him.

Matt O'Riley could be a potential replacement - but he is actually perfect for Arsenal.

In positive news, the Gallagher decision did unlock the Blues' pursuit of Samu Omorodion - and they could even sign him and Victor Osimhen.

In fact, Osimhen's arrival at Stamford Bridge seems closer than ever.

All these striker negotiations already have one new Chelsea signing fretting about his future.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Real Madrid will launch one final attempt to sign Alphonso Davies this summer.

Anthony Martial could soon be playing his football in Serie A.

There, he could line up against former Man Utd teammate David de Gea, who could end up in Italy after all.

Newcastle are closing in on the blockbuster signing of Marc Guehi.

A potentially transformative Man Utd arrival is set for his medical this week.

Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist has picked his next club.

Nico Williams' transfer decision has been confirmed once more.

Todd Boehly is trying to sell the 'future of Chelsea.'

Xavi Simons has re-joined RB Leipzig on loan.

Lastly, Mikel Merino's move to Arsenal is inching ever closer.

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