Man Utd targets De Jong and Memphis in England - Football Transfer recap

James Shearman

Updated: 23 May 2023 08:46 CDT
4 min read

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona, 2022/23 — © ProShots

We are now officially into the final week of the summer transfer window, and time is running out for teams looking to finalise their squads for the new season.

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Take a look back at another exciting day on FootballTransfers.

Aubameyang to Chelsea still on as Man Utd fail with hijack

Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, allowing Chelsea to get ahead of them in the race..

Aubameyang reportedly has a greater agreement with Chelsea on personal terms, and that deal could be close to completion before the transfer deadline is reached.

Everton and Wolves remain in transfer talks for Leander Dendoncker

Everton and Wolves remain in discussions over the transfer of Leander Dendoncker, Football Transfers can confirm..

The Toffees had made an initial €10m (£8m) bid for the 27-year-old, but Wolves are holding out for more and want to recoup the amount they paid for the Belgium international before the transfer window closes.

Man Utd targets De Jong and Memphis are in England - here's why

Manchester United targets Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay have left Barcelona for England, according to reports.

Spanish television show El Chiringuito TV spotted the De Jong, as well as Depay, at the airport, ahead of a trip to England.

Aston Villa unsure Amad Diallo can cut it in the Premier League

Amad Diallo is bound for the Manchester United exit door following Antony's €100 million arrival from Ajax, but his future might lie outside of the Premier League with Aston Villa having doubts.

"Turkish side Beskitas and Belgian club Anderlecht have both been credited with an interest in the Ivorian winger," write the Manchester Evening News. "While it is understood a number of Championship sides are also keen, namely Blackpool and Sunderland.

Revealed: Liverpool's shock midfield target

Liverpool have an injury crisis in midfield and are considering the signing of another midfielder before the close of the transfer window later this week.

The Reds lost Thiago earlier this month, and have played most matches with an ageing core of James Milner and Jordan Henderson, as well as some youngsters in Harvey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho.