Man Utd tried to hijack Isak deal, Bernardo stalemate - Tuesday's transfer round-up

FT Desk

• Updated: 23 May 2023 08:46 CDT
• 3 min read

It was an eventful day in and around the transfer market with reports emerging that Manchester United had tried to hijack Newcastle's move for Alexander Isak.

Barcelona continue their pursuit of Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, while City themselves look set to sign Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund.

How Man Utd failed to hijack Isak transfer

Alexander Isak has joined Newcastle for a club record €75 million, but Manchester United tried to sign the young Swede at the last moment.

The Red Devils never formally submitted an offer to Real Sociedad and approached Isak's representatives to gauge his interest in a move - which wasn't forthcoming.

Bernardo Silva: Man City and Barcelona 'miles apart' on transfer fee

Barcelona and Manchester City are 'miles' apart in their valuations of Bernardo Silva, making a deal unlikely this summer, reports CBS transfer expert Ben Jacobs.

City have slapped a €100 million price tag on their Portuguese star, and even Frenkie de Jong moving in the other direction might not be enough to get a deal over the line.

Antoine Griezmann to make shock Arsenal move?

Arsenal have emerged as a potential shock destination for Atletico Madrid's on loan star Antoine Griezmann.

The French World Cup winner has played less than 30 minutes every game so far this season, and the Gunners could be set to offer him a way out.

Chelsea plotting Josko Gvardiol transfer

Chelsea are set to launch a €90 million bid to acquire Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig at the end of the season.

The Blues have already spent more than €100m on defenders Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly, while Wesley Fofana is in-bound for a world record fee...

Manuel Akanji: Man City's answer to Harry Maguire?

Speaking of defenders, Manchester City are the surprise next destination of Borussia Dortmund cast-off Manuel Akanji.

Harry Maguire has struggled across town of late - will the Swiss have a similar hard time in English cotton country?