Romano names Man Utd's 'PRIORITY', Chelsea receive UNWANTED Osimhen news: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 26 Nov 2024 23:05 GMT
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Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd, transfer news
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Tuesday 26 November saw Manchester City blow a 3-0 Champions League lead and Arsenal cruise to an impressive victory over Sporting CP.

There were also several notable transfer updates, including the latest on

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories from the day.

Man Utd News

Ruben Amorim has told Man Utd chiefs to sign Viktor Gyokeres next summer after a disappointing start on the Red Devils bench.

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Meanwhile, the Red Devils also have their sights set on Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha.

However, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Man Utd's 'top priority' for 2025 is to sign a left-back.

In other Red Devils transfer news, a January swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee and Douglas Luiz is currently unlikely, according to the Italian media.

Furthermore, Victor Boniface is expected to reject a transfer to Old Trafford, despite interest from Man Utd.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire has admitted that Man Utd's squad 'overthought' Amorim's first game in charge.

Harry Maguire, Man Utd
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In fact, Amorim reportedly gave his players a combined rating of just five out of 10 for their disappointing performance against Ipswich on Sunday.

In more positive news, Chido Obi-Martin is set to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 on Friday.

Chelsea News

Patrick Dorgu's dream move to Chelsea is becoming more and more unlikely due to Lecce's refusal to lower their asking price.

Furthermore, Juventus have now joined the Blues in the race to sign Victor Osimhen.

Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku is reportedly “attracted” to the idea of rejoining Paris Saint-Germain amid his uncertain future at Chelsea.

Arsenal News

Arsenal will face competition from Man Utd in the race for Bryan Mbeumo.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has hit out at Arsenal and all other clubs pushing to sign Florian Wirtz.

In other news, Arsenal are prepared to activate Martin Zubimendi's €60 million release clause in order to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder in January.

Other Football News

Manchester City have become the first team in Champions League history to blow a three-goal lead inside the final 15 minutes of a match in the competition.

Inter Miami have officially appointed Argentina legend Javier Mascherano as their new head coach following the departure of Tata Martino.

Man City have reportedly decided against activating the buy-back clause in Liam Delap’s contract at Ipswich Town.

Liam Delap, Ipswich
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Brighton have made Evan Ferguson available for a January loan, according to a report.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have suffered a significant blow in their hopes of signing Erling Haaland as the Man City striker is set to sign a new contract.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has admitted he “felt a bit like the scapegoat” for England’s failure to win the 2024 European Championship this summer.

Real Madrid have reportedly joined the race to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres following news that Erling Haaland is set to extend his Man City contract.

Michael Owen, speaking from personal experience, has told Trent Alexander-Arnold to think twice about joining Real Madrid next year.

Barcelona are closing in on new contracts for Pedri and Gavi, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Barcelona are plotting to sign Viktor Gyokeres and loan him back to Sporting CP for a year, according to Spanish media.

Fabrizio Romano insists that Real Madrid have no intention of loaning out Arda Guler despite frequent enquiries.

Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo could be set to leave the club next summer, according to sensational reports in Spain.

Read more about: Premier League Chelsea Man Utd Arda Güler Christopher Nkunku Douglas Luiz Erling Haaland Evan Ferguson Florian Wirtz Gavi Harry Maguire Joshua Zirkzee Jude Bellingham Liam Delap Martin Zubimendi Matheus Cunha Patrick Dorgu Pedri Rodrygo Trent Alexander-Arnold Victor Okoh Boniface Viktor Gyökeres

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