Rashford BOMBSHELL, Mudryk DOPING BAN, Vinicius Jr wins THE BEST AWARD: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 17 Dec 2024 23:00 GMT
• 6 min read

Tuesday 17 December saw Vinicius Junior crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year for 2024, news of Mykhailo Mudryk's failed drugs test circulate, and Marcus Rashford hint at a Manchester United departure.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest storylines from the day.

Man Utd News

Marcus Rashford has admitted that he is “ready for a new challenge” amid rumours that he will leave Man Utd in 2025.

In addition, Ruben Amorim is reportedly eager for the Red Devils to sell Alejandro Garnacho next year.

However, Man Utd have been dealt a huge blow in their attempts to land Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz.

In more positive news, Amorim has been handed a boost in his pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.

Furthermore, the new Man Utd boss is reportedly planning to build his defence around Erik ten Hag outcast Harry Maguire.

Chelsea News

Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended from football after failing a doping test.

The Ukraine international has even hired the law firm responsible for reducing Paul Pogba’s doping ban after he tested positive for banned substance meldonium.

In other Chelsea news, the Blues have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Atalanta’s Nigerian sensation Ademola Lookman.

Furthermore, the west London giants are interested in Greek wonderkid Stefanos Tzimas, who looks set for an eye-catching summer transfer.

In addition, Chelsea target Tomas Araujo has signed a new contract with a reduced release clause, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to send Cesare Casadei on loan to AC Milan for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign.

Carney Chukwuemeka could also be on the move in January, with West Ham United now interested in midfielder.

Arsenal News

Arsenal are set to make a January swap offer for Dusan Vlahovic, which would see Gabriel Jesus move to Juventus as a makeweight in the deal.

Meanwhile, the Gunners have been handed a surprise boost in their pursuit of West Ham superstar Mohammed Kudus.

In other news, Jakub Kiwior is ready to leave Arsenal in January, with Napoli having now made him a priority signing, according to Italian media.

However, Raheem Sterling is refusing to give up on his Arsenal career and will reject any move away from the club in January.

Other Football News

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has officially won The Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year award for 2024.

Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract extension at Liverpool, according to Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero.

Galatasaray are in talks with Paulo Dybala in what would be a move with monumental consequences for Victor Osimhen's future.

Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Ibrahim Diarra.

Tyler Dibling could be set to reject a contract extension at Southampton in favour of leaving the club in 2025.

Barcelona have made little progress in generating the funds to register Dani Olmo before the December 31 deadline, according to a report.

Finally, the European Super League is back and aiming to begin play in September 2026, according to a report.

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