Arsenal’s new number one, Man Utd star’s admission, and Mbappe to Chelsea? FootballTransfers recap

Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock
  • Updated: 2 Aug 2023 16:34 CDT
  • 5 min read
Kylian Mbappe and the Chelsea badge on a blue abstract background
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With the end of the summer transfer window just about creeping into view, things are inevitable hotting up out there.

It’s been yet another frenzied day of transfer activity, and we’ve kept across it to bring you your daily recap.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in and run through what’s gone down this wild Wednesday…

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Raya to replace Ramsdale at Arsenal

FootballTransfers exclusively revealed today that Arsenal intend to make David Raya their new number one, dislodging Aaron Ramsdale.

Gunners want wonderkid

Mikel Arteta’s side are also being linked with a move for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia centre-back starlet Josip Sutalo.

Casemiro glad he never had to face Ronaldo

Manchester United midfield star Casemiro has admitted that he’s thankful he never had to come up against former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man Utd set for surprise signing

United are said to be readying a contract extension for Jonny Evans, having re-signed the centre-back as a free agent to allow him to play in their pre-season friendlies.

Has Mbappe chosen Chelsea?

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly given the thumbs-up to joining Chelsea on a one-year deal, as the sage surrounding his PSG future rumbles on.

Blues face Caicedo challenge

The two-time European champions look to have competition in their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, however.

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Arsenal's new number one? David Raya
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Klopp’s Saudi warning

Mbappe rejected a move to the Saudi Pro League – but Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has warned his fellow managers that Saudi clubs could cause carnage as they are able to buy players beyond the end of the European transfer window.

Savage attack on Dembele

A scathing rant by a Barcelona legend aimed at Ousmane Dembele has resurfaced, as the winger looks poised to leave for PSG.

Barca star rejects PSG

One of Dembele’s current teammates, though, appears to have turned down the opportunity to join him in Paris.

Man City set to break record

And finally, Manchester City are expected to complete a world-record deal for RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol this week.

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