Man Utd reach transfer 'agreement' as RECORD offer confirmed: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 9 Feb 2025 22:00 GMT
  • 5 min read
Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
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Sunday 9 February saw Plymouth Argyle complete a shock FA Cup upset against Liverpool and Xavi Simons continue his fine recent form for RB Leipzig.

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Meanwhile, there were a number of major transfer news stories, including updates on Viktor Gyokeres and William Saliba.

Below, FootballTransfers has rounded up the biggest stories from the day.

Viktor Gyokeres to join Man Utd

Viktor Gyokeres
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Manchester United did not replace Marcus Rashford in January because a deal for Viktor Gyokeres is already 'in place for the summer.'

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Real Madrid lodge record William Saliba offer

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Real Madrid have made a record-breaking move for Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to RMC Sport.

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Chelsea's first summer signing

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Chelsea are reportedly close to finalising an agreement to sign Sporting CP midfielder Dario Essugo this summer.

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Nico O'Reilly interest confirmed

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Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Enzo Maresca's side wanted to sign Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly in January.

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Marc Guehi to re-join Chelsea?

Marc Guehi
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Despite their failure to sign O'Reilly last month, Chelsea could land Marc Guehi this summer as Crystal Palace have reportedly accepted they will be required to sell the Englishman in 2025.

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Marcus Rashford blocked transfer

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Marcus Rashford’s proposed January move to Barcelona was blocked by Pedri, Gavi and Ronald Araujo, according to sensational reports in Spain.

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Joshua Zirkzee swap deal?

Joshua Zirkzee
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Man Utd and Juventus could arrange a sensational swap deal this summer involving summer flops Joshua Zirkzee and Douglas Luiz.

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Man Utd eye Mateo Retegui

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The Red Devils are also interested in Atalanta's Mateo Retegui and could rival Arsenal in the race for his signature.

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Man Utd are broke

Ruben Amorim
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However, a sensational report from Spain claims that Ruben Amorim will have virtually no money to spend this summer.

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Moise Kean back to the Premier League?

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Arsenal and Tottenham are considering moving for Fiorentina striker Moise Kean this summer, according to Nicolo Schira.

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Virgil van Dijk concern

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Fabrizio Romano has delivered bad news on Virgil van Dijk contract's situation at Liverpool.

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Jude Bellingham to Man City?

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Finally, Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a shock move for Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham as they look to sign a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.

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