Arsenal’s NEW striker target, Chelsea FORCING star out, Mainoo STEPS UP – FootballTransfers Recap

Robin Bairner

2 Aug 2024 22:30 BST
4 min read

As the transfer window enters its final month, clubs are finalising their squads for the beginning of the Premier League season, with all of the big guns, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all very much in the market.

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Arsenal seeking Nketiah replacement

Arsenal face the possibility of losing Eddie Nketiah this summer, and while a deal with Marseille may be stalling, the Gunners are still readying themselves if their striker does depart.

FootballTransfers understands that Brighton forward Joao Pedro is on their shortlist of players to come in if that deal happens.

Mainoo the new face of Manchester United

Kobbie Mainoo’s status at Man Utd continues to grow, with the academy starlet set to take over from Marcus Rashford as the ‘face’ of the club.

The teenager was one of the success stories of a difficult campaign last time out and is now set to be given the spotlight for the Red Devils in the years to come.

© IMAGO - Kobbie Mainoo is set for a starring role at Man Utd

Gallagher being FORCED OUT of Chelsea

Chelsea are taking a brutal approach to the future of England midfielder Conor Gallagher, with reports that their academy product is being forced out of the club.

He has been told that he is only set to be given a peripheral role under Enzo Maresca if he stays this season after he turned down a new contract with the Blues.

Current ETV

Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

ETV Range

€37.7M - €62.8M

Osimhen future turned upside down by PSG decision

The future of Victor Osimhen remains one of the big talking points of the summer transfer window, particularly with PSG’s attempts to sign the Napoli hitman apparently stalling.

With the Ligue 1 champions unable to broker a deal with the Serie A side, they have moved to speak to the agent of Julian Alvarez, though the Manchester City forward is also said to be in advanced talks with Atletico Madrid.