Ugarte CLOSE to Man Utd, Chelsea AGREE €35m deal, Arsenal FINALISE terms: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 20 Aug 2024 23:00 BST
  • 5 min read
Manuel Ugarte, Man Utd, PSG
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The summer transfer window is into its final 10 days and there have been several major recent developments as Deadline Day approaches.

Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement for Manuel Ugarte, Chelsea have agreed to loan Armando Broja to Ipswich Town, while Arsenal could sign Joan Garcia as Aaron Ramsdale's replacement.

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

Man Utd Transfer News

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed there has been a breakthrough in negotiations between Man Utd and PSG for Manuel Ugarte.

Meanwhile, Louis Saha has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Man Utd as a manager at some point in the future.

In other news, Man Utd full-back Tyrell Malacia was briefly considered by PSV, but his fitness problems made a deal impossible, according to Dutch media.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea have agreed to send Armando Broja on loan to Ipswich Town, while the move will be made permanent for €35 million if they escape relegation.

Armando Broja is set to join Ipswich
© IMAGO - Armando Broja is set to join Ipswich

Meanwhile, it has surfaced that Chelsea’s first-team squad incredibly have a combined 191 years left on their current contracts.

In addition, Man Utd chiefs believe that Chelsea could make an offer for Jadon Sancho, according to The Athletic.

However, the Blues seem to be focusing on departures and are trying to radically slim down their squad before Deadline Day.

If Ademola Lookman completes a transfer to PSG, it will greatly increase the chances of Victor Osimhen signing for Chelsea this summer.

Furthermore, the Blues have now opened talks with Juventus over the potential signing of Federico Chiesa.

Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku has sided with teammate Raheem Sterling in the latest scandal that has erupted at Stamford Bridge.

In other news, Chelsea's recruitment has come under heavy fire again and Jamie Carragher may have just launched the most scathing tirade yet.

Arsenal Transfer News

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Meanwhile, Wolves and Bournemouth are both interested in signing Aaron Ramsdale on loan.

Aaron Ramsdale could leave Arsenal this summer
© IMAGO - Aaron Ramsdale could leave Arsenal this summer

Furthermore, Mikel Merino’s transfer to Arsenal is not a foregone conclusion as Real Sociedad continue to play hardball on the midfielder’s price.

Other Transfer News

Barcelona are interested in signing Juventus outcast Federico Chiesa and are now in contact with the Italian’s representatives.

In other news, Pep Guardiola has endorsed Ilkay Gundogan's return to Manchester City, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Furthermore, Kylian Mbappe’s legal team have reportedly contacted UEFA as the Frenchman chases €55 million in unpaid wages from Paris Saint-Germain.

Finally, Al-Ittihad are trying to sign Sadio Mane from Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Nassr, according to a report.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Barcelona Chelsea Man City Man Utd Aaron Ramsdale Armando Broja Federico Chiesa Jadon Sancho Manuel Ugarte Mikel Merino Raheem Sterling Romelu Lukaku Tyrell Malacia İlkay Gündoğan

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