Arsenal's priority target, Man Utd in €120m gamble, Chelsea U-turns: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 14 Sept 2024 22:33 BST
5 min read

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Saturday delivered plenty of action as Arsenal's new priority target was revealed.

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Plus, Man Utd took a gamble by not signing €120 million worth of talent and Chelsea did not one but two U-turns on their 'Bomb Squad' members. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal baulk at Gyokeres price

Arsenal are still unwilling to pay Viktor Gyokeres' price and are instead targeting Jonathan David.

The Gunners are also said to be interested in former Man Utd midfielder Angel Gomes.

Man Utd deal blocked

New Man Utd CEO Omar Berrada blocked transfers for Jarrad Branthwaite and Ivan Toney this summer.

Chelsea rehabilitate Bomb Squad members

Enzo Maresca stated that Ben Chilwell will be brought back into the fold and Fabrizio Romano has revealed why he did not leave in the summer.

The Blues will also reportedly rehabilitate Carney Chukwuemeka.

Man Utd beat Southampton

Man Utd beat Southampton 3-0 and new recruit Matthijs de Ligt put in a standout performance.

Marcus Rashford also received lavish praise for his goal.

Alejandro Garnacho, meanwhile, did not start the game. Was this due to his liking an anti-Erik ten Hag social media post midweek?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea will have to make an 'irresistible' offer if they wish to sign boyhood fan Patrick Dorgu.

Though the Blues beat Bournemouth, they didn't look particularly impressive offensively. Could Jhon Duran, who scored a Puskas award contender for Aston Villa, have helped them?

Jadon Sancho looked promising on his debut, having clearly taken to heart the threat made to him by Enzo Maresca before he signed.

Adrien Rabiot's mother has made some oddly scathing comments on her son's future.

Victor Boniface could be football's next €100m striker. Here's why.

Donny van de Beek has broken his silence on his Man Utd exit.

Ex-Liverpool flop Naby Keita could be left to rot in the stands until January after 'ruining' a Deadline Day transfer to Turkey.

Arsenal are said to be 'on the verge' of signing one of LaLiga's most exciting players.

Lastly, Alphonso Davies' transfer to Real Madrid is in the 'final stretch.'

Read more about: La Liga Serie A Bundesliga Süper Lig Premier League Arsenal Aston Villa B'mouth Bayern Chelsea Everton Girona Hatayspor Juventus Liverpool Man Utd Real Madrid Southampton Werder Alejandro Garnacho Alphonso Davies Antony Ben Chilwell Carney Chukwuemeka Casemiro Donny van de Beek Jadon Sancho Jarrad Branthwaite Jhon Duran Kylian Mbappé Marcus Rashford Matthijs de Ligt Naby Keïta Victor Boniface