Arsenal's new Maradona, Klopp 'betrayal', Ten Hag survives Man Utd sack: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 9 Oct 2024 22:45 BST
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal were told that they have found the 'new Diego Maradona.'

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Plus, Jurgen Klopp 'betrayed' football and Erik ten Hag survived Man Utd's sack summit. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal battle Chelsea for Coulibaly

FootballTransfers understands that both Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in Baye Coulibaly.

Exclusive: Spurs eye LaLiga winger

We also hear that Tottenham are scouting Espanyol winger Javi Puado.

Arsenal's new Maradona

Bukayo Saka has the potential to reach the same level as some of the greatest players in the history of the game, according to a former Premier League star.

Klopp's new job

Jurgen Klopp will return to football on January 1 as Red Bulls Global Head of Soccer.

He is arguably the biggest signing in Red Bull's history.

And Red Bull have moved swiftly to add another club to their network.

Supporters, however, are fuming over Klopp's decision, believing that he has betrayed himself and football.

Ten Hag survives

After a six-hour meeting, Man Utd's club chiefs have decided not to sack Erik ten Hag.

However, the pressure is still on and there are claims that he has lost the dressing room.

In fact, he may have already made his last purchase as Man Utd boss.

His potential replacement, meanwhile, is already making transfer demands.

Balotelli to Genoa

Mario Balotelli could make a shock return to Serie A with Genoa.

Italy's oldest club is struggling as the company of their controversial owners has just collapsed. Could Chelsea bigwig Todd Boehly save them?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. France's players are 'jealous' of Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga.

Jose Mourinho could end Arda Guler's Real Madrid nightmare.

Victor Osimhen may be set for the most unexpected of January transfers.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Liverpool are looking at replacements for Mohamed Salah.

Could Arsenal sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia...for free?

Benjamin Sesko already knows that he will be on the move in 2025.

Paul Pogba is already in 'advanced talks' with his potential next club.

Lastly, Erling Haaland has made a huge decision for his future.

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