Arsenal's Gyokeres boost, Chelsea's Colwill success, Man Utd eye wonderkid: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 17 Sept 2024 22:34 BST
• 6 min read

Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Arsenal received a major boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres.

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Plus, Chelsea have no reason to worry about Liverpool's interest in Levi Colwill and Man Utd are keen on a wonderkid who dreams of playing at Old Trafford. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Sporting open to Gyokeres sale

FootballTransfers understands that Sporting CP would be open to selling Viktor Gyokeres in January.

He won't be cheap, however, and Arsenal are looking at potential alternatives.

Colwill loving life under Maresca

Liverpool are long-time admirers of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, but the 21-year-old is loving life under new coach Enzo Maresca.

The same can be said of Jadon Sancho and Maresca's treatment of the player is showing Erik ten Hag that he made a big mistake.

Man Utd want Nypan

Man Utd scouts were in Norway at the weekend to watch long-time wonderkid target Sverre Nypan - but would a move to Old Trafford be a good idea?

The player, for his part, is a boyhood Red Devils fan and dreams of making the move.

Rabiot joins Marseille

Adrien Rabiot has completed a shock move to Marseille after being snubbed by Arsenal and Man Utd.

His mother and agent was also in talks with Atletico Madrid but the deal allegedly collapsed when she told club officials where her son should play.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Barcelona are still paying a manager they sacked four years ago.

Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler believes that Arsenal and Man Utd target Evan Ferguson is still the 'whole package' despite his recent struggles.

Man City star Rodri has told UEFA and FIFA that players are 'close' to going on strike over fixture congestion.

Cristiano Ronaldo's are a bit of a mess and will soon have their fourth head coach in 18 months.

The Saudi giants also released an official statement after Ronaldo was trolled by an influencer with a Lionel Messi celebration.

Real Madrid continue to monitor Trent Alexander-Arnold amid his ongoing contract uncertainty.

There are many good reasons why the modern-day Liverpool legend should leave his boyhood club for Spain's capital next summer.

Arsenal's interest in a potential replacement for Oleksandr Zinchenko has been confirmed.

Erik ten Hag has finally learned from his Antony mistake at Man Utd.

Chelsea's patience with injury-prone captain Reece James is running out after his latest setback.

Erling Haaland could quit Man City amid the investigation into the club's financial offences.

Who else could depart the club if they were indeed to get relegated from the Premier League?

Two Premier League sides are looking to end Ben Chilwell's Chelsea nightmare.

Lastly, former Man Utd forward Anthony Martial is set for the unlikeliest of transfers.

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