Chelsea lose wonderkid, Man Utd stars slammed, Arsenal's Merino shock: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 4 Sept 2024 22:32 BST
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea officially lost a wonderkid to Liverpool.

Plus, Manchester United's star players came under heavy fire and Arsenal were dealt a major Mikel Merino blow. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Confirmed: Trippier wants to leave Newcastle

FootballTransfers can confirm that Kieran Trippier is pushing to leave Newcastle.

Chelsea lose wonderkid

Liverpool have officially signed Chelsea youngster Rio Ngumoha.

Galatasaray pull off Osimhen coup

Galatasaray have officially completed the signing of Victor Osimhen.

They are also keen on signing Man Utd midfielder Casemiro.

Here's how they would line up with both megastars.

Is Osimhen's move the strangest transfer of the summer?

Chelsea still remain keen on Osimhen despite missing out on him, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Man Utd stars slammed

Kobbie Mainoo has been told that he is not yet good enough to be a regular starter for Man Utd.

Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, has been told to leave altogether.

Merino out for ages

Mikel Merino's injury is quite serious and the new Arsenal signing could miss up to 10 games.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some transfer news from around the world. The Premier League have made a decision on Chelsea's seemingly dodgy hotel business.

The Blues' activity in the transfer market has come under scrutiny - but there is a method to the madness (in theory).

This won't make up for the many gaffes, however. Raheem Sterling's exit can be filed under that category, with Chelsea still paying him.

New England star Angel Gomes has revealed why he left Man Utd in 2020.

Martin Zubimendi has broken his silence on rejecting Arsenal and Liverpool.

Barcelona have launched the 'most expensive kit in the world.'

Liverpool have opened contract talks with one of their stars to fend off high-profile interest.

A lot of expensive stars will be out of contract in 2025.

Anthony Martial has been offered a record deal by a surprising club.

Lastly, Crystal Palace boss Steve Parish has admitted that he was 'astounded' by the lack of interest in Eberechi Eze this summer.