Osimhen TWIST, Chelsea and Arsenal CLOSE to big deals, Ten Hag Sancho DIG – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 17 Aug 2024 23:08 BST
• 4 min read

There’s only a couple of weeks left in the transfer window, and Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are among the teams seeking to complete major signings.

Serious injury transforms Osimhen’s summer

Victor Osimhen’s summer may have taken a surprising turn with the news from PSG that Goncalo Ramos is out for three months due to injury.

While Le Parisien states that PSG have not made a decision on whether they will move for another forward, the club have already agreed terms with the Napoli striker and just need to reach an agreement with the Serie A side to sign the Arsenal and Chelsea target.

The prospect of PSG stepping up their chase, however, has certainly increased.

READ MORE: It’s not all about Osimhen! Gyokeres’ incredible finish a timely reminder for Arsenal and Chelsea

Chelsea prepared to spend big on Joao Felix

Chelsea have agreed to pay Atletico Madrid around €55 million in total for Joao Felix in a move that will unlock Conor Gallagher’s exit.The deal is now said to be “very close” to completion.

Current ETV

João Félix

F (CL)

Atlético

João Félix

F (CL)

Atlético

€48.2M

ETV Range

€36.1M - €60.2M

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Merino to Arsenal finally close

Arsenal’s deal for Mikel Merino appears to be drawing to a long-awaited close as the Real Sociedad coach admitted it's all but done.The midfielder will not be in La Real's squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, with the clubs nearing an agreement over the transfer of the Spain star.Merino has had personal terms agreed with the Gunners for an extended period of time.

Current ETV

Mikel Merino

M (C)

Real Sociedad

Mikel Merino

M (C)

Real Sociedad

€20.1M

ETV Range

€15M - €25.1M

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Sancho close to Man Utd exit

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has suggested that he does not have the space in his squad for Jadon Sancho in the Premier League.The Dutchman claimed that it’s “survival of the fittest” at Old Trafford currently – with the former Borussia Dortmund winger not exactly known for the effort he puts in on the training ground.

Current ETV

Jadon Sancho

M (RL), AM (L)

Man Utd

Jadon Sancho

M (RL), AM (L)

Man Utd

€41.6M

ETV Range

€31.2M - €52M

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Barcelona set to kick Vitor Roque out

Barcelona are poised to force Vitor Roque out of the club this summer as they are refusing to give him a squad number.Among the teams linked with the young Brazilian, whose transfer was rushed through for January, are Everton and Sporting CP.

Current ETV

Vitor Roque

F (C)

Barcelona

Vitor Roque

F (C)

Barcelona

€35.1M

ETV Range

€26.4M - €43.9M

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Onana makes sparkling Villa introduction

Amadou Onana produced the best Premier League debut of the weekend so far as Aston Villa claimed a 2-1 success over West Ham in London. He would later describe the experience as “amazing”.