New Arsenal coach, Chelsea surprise, Man Utd sign Gunners wonderkid: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 27 Sept 2024 22:29 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal may soon have a new face in their dugout.

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Plus, Chelsea were sent a surprising message by a striker target and Man Utd signed an Arsenal wonderkid after a lengthy wait. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Jorginho considering coaching move

FootballTransfers understands that Jorginho has been given the option to become part of Mikel Arteta's coaching staff next year.

Exclusive: De Jong told to leave

We also hear that Barcelona have proposed to Frenkie de Jong that they will pay his deferred wages on the condition that he leaves the club.

Frenkie de Jong
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Chelsea next striker

Chelsea may need to find a new striker target as Victor Boniface has surprisingly revealed that he has no intention of playing in the Premier League.

The Blues also considered Lautaro Martinez in the past but it looks like they dodged an expensive bullet.

Jhon Duran may ultimately be their next striker as contacts with the Aston Villa man remain ongoing.

A wildcard option could be Bundesliga starlet Max Moerstedt. Chelsea scouts watched him score an insane goal midweek.

Man Utd sign Arsenal youngster

Man Utd have finally received Premier League approval for the signing of Arsenal sensation Chido Obi-Martin.

Nevertheless, they remain in the market for more attacking reinforcements, according to David Ornstein.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Mykhailo Mudryk still has one important supporter at Chelsea and it may be the only reason why he is still at the club.

Chelsea have been linked with RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba and they do appreciate him, according to Fabrizio Romano.

However, Real Madrid also hold a concrete interest.

Castello Lukeba
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Liverpool could replace ex-Chelsea flop Mohamed Salah with another former Blues attacker.

Mikel Arteta may regret selling Emile Smith Rowe, but Fulham are certainly delighted to have him.

Jules Kounde has left Hansi Flick speechless at Barcelona.

Jamal Musiala has been described as a 'once-in-a-century' talent - but Man Utd prefer Mason Mount.

Long-time Man Utd target Denzel Dumfries is set to stay at Inter long-term.

Graham Potter has slammed Chelsea's transfer policy.

Lastly, Chelsea have made multiple enquiries for one of Europe's best goalkeepers.

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