Chelsea's Osimhen hope, Man Utd double deal, Arsenal confirmation: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 20 Sept 2024 22:30 BST
• 6 min read

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea were given some Victor Osimhen hope.

Article continues under the video

Plus, Man Utd sealed a double deal and Arsenal received confirmation that one of their top summer targets will inevitably be sold. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea's Osimhen hope

Napoli's sporting director has confirmed that there is no way back for Victor Osimhen, opening the door for Chelsea to pounce in 2025.

Man Utd strike double deal

Man Utd have secured the signatures of two 'exciting' wonderkids for the academy.

The Red Devils could continue their hot streak of signing talent with Mathys Tel.

And also if they manage to secure their 'priority target' for January.

Arsenal interest confirmed

Espanyol's sporting director has confirmed Arsenal's failed bid for Joan Garcia and acknowledged that he will have to be sold eventually.

The Spaniard would offer competition for compatriot David Raya who has been given a 'warning' despite his Atalanta performance.

Chelsea's right-back problem

Reece James has suffered a setback in his recovery and Enzo Maresca has 'no idea' when he will return.

Chelsea are already drawing up plans to eventually replace the captain.

Strangely, they have a talented right-back at the club and Maresca rates him - but he refuses to use him.

Alexander-Arnold confusion

Early on Monday, a bizarre report claimed that Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold was in talks to buy Ligue 1 side Nantes.

He would have become the latest of many high-level footballers to own a club.

However, the rumour has quickly been shut down and rubbished as nothing more than 'bullshit.'

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around. Man Utd are considering re-signing Angel Gomes.

Real Madrid are positioning themselves to appoint Xabi Alonso as their manager in 2025.

Victor Boniface starred again for Leverkusen in the Champions League and he is a striker all top clubs should be looking at.

Barcelona are starting to take an interest in Benjamin Sesko.

Liverpool have found their replacement for Virgil van Dijk.

Fabrizio Romano has rubbished a Mykhailo Mudryk transfer rumour.

It has been claimed that the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Mason Greenwood.

Estevao Willian may be broken before he even plays a game for Chelsea.

Gabriel Martinelli is struggling at Arsenal and the Gunners are looking at upgrades.

Man Utd and Chelsea are battling for a player Cristiano Ronaldo called his 'little brother.'

Real Madrid are ready to hand Jude Bellingham a big pay rise.

Lastly, Xavi Simons' plans for 2025 are already clear.

Read more about: La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Premier League, Arsenal, Atalanta, Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea, Lille, Liverpool, Man Utd, Nantes, Napoli, Real Madrid, Roma, Ademola Lookman, Angel Gomes, David Raya, Gabriel Martinelli, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Mason Greenwood, Mathys Tel, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Reece James , Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk