Ten Hag LATEST, Chelsea still WANT Duran, Pogba drug ban REDUCED: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 4 Oct 2024 23:00 BST
• 5 min read

Friday 4 October saw several major football news stories break, including Paul Pogba's doping ban being reduced to just 18 months.

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In addition, Chelsea still want to sign Aston Villa's Jhon Duran, while Erik ten Hag remains under pressure at Manchester United.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the latest headlines.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Man Utd are in a period of uncertainty and there is an idea that INEOS will make an ‘unexpected call’ regarding the managerial situation, FootballTransfers has been told.

Chelsea News

Enzo Maresca has insisted that Chelsea are 'not ready' to compete at the summit of the Premier League.

Fabrizio Romano has fully dismissed any transfer speculation surrounding Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong.

Chelsea remain interested in Jhon Duran and a January move has been deemed difficult but 'not impossible.'

Arsenal News

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has heaped praise on David Raya ahead of his return to the Emirates Stadium this weekend.

Real Madrid superstar Antonio Rudiger has waxed lyrical about William Saliba and invited him to join the Spanish giants.

Eintracht Frankfurt director Markus Krosche has admitted that Arsenal target Omar Marmoush could be available in January.

Man Utd News

Man Utd reportedly consider Alejandro Garnacho “untouchable” amid interest from Barcelona and Juventus.

Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has refused to fully back Erik ten Hag despite the Dutchman’s uncertain future at Old Trafford.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will be named as the interim Man Utd manager if Ten Hag is sacked, according to reports.

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi has reportedly turned down the chance to replace Ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag has been criticised for his decision to substitute Marcus Rashford at half-time versus Porto.

Other Football News

Erling Haaland wants the door to the Manchester City exit left open for him as Barcelona circle over a potential transfer.

New Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been reminded that he once declared he was the best goalkeeper in the history of the game.

Real Madrid’s midweek defeat to Lille in the Champions League is set to lead to a new item on the Burger King menu.

Paul Pogba’s four-year drug ban has been reduced to 18 months, with the ex-France international set to return to competitive action in 2025.

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