Chelsea's Duran mistake, Arsenal's Gyokeres threat, Man Utd's Casemiro heir: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 18 Sept 2024 22:27 BST
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea's Jhon Duran error was laid bare.

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Plus, Arsenal are facing major competition for Viktor Gyokeres and Man Utd know their Casemiro replacement - and it's not (just) Manuel Ugarte. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea's striker error

Chelsea made a major mistake by not signing Jhon Duran in the summer. Here's why.

To potentially make up for it, they are now ready to rival Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres.

Man Utd's want another midfielder

Man Utd are interested in Leon Goretzka in what would spell the end of Casemiro's time at the club.

The Brazilian isn't the only midfielder who could soon depart Old Trafford. Christian Eriksen has made a decision on a January transfer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has long since left Manchester and his better half is 'relieved' to be in Saudi Arabia now.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd are interested in Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling after his impressive performance against them at the weekend - but is the youngster keen on Man Utd?

Real Madrid could have a free run at Florian Wirtz due to Bayer Leverkusen's tense relationship with Bayern Munich.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal are keen to tie Gabriel Magalhaes down to a new deal.

Conor Gallagher has hit out at Chelsea after his acrimonious exit.

Similarly, Adrien Rabiot has responded to claims he has 'downgraded' by joining Marseille over a Premier League side.

Barcelona are interested in a 15-year-old sensation who already boasts a senior goal.

Erik ten Hag has issued a warning to Marcus Rashford despite his three goals in the past two games.

Romelu Lukaku has been branded 'rubbish' despite his brilliant start to life at Napoli.

Man Utd are making progress in their efforts to tie Kobbie Mainoo to the club long-term.

A Serie A star has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Man Utd.

Fabrizio Romano insists that Ben Chilwell is still expected to leave Chelsea despite being pardoned by Enzo Maresca this week.

Ivan Perisic has completed a shock transfer.

And so has Anthony Martial.

Could Arsenal sign Victor Osimhen in January?

Trent Alexander-Arnold has responded to the speculation linking him with Real Madrid.

Roma have surprisingly sacked club legend Daniele de Rossi.

Lastly, Lamine Yamal could be in line for a bumper new Barcelona contract.

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