Transfer News Today: NEW Lukaku Chelsea deal, Saudi's Liverpool RAID, Man Utd TARGET midfielder

Robin Bairner

28 Aug 2023 16:24 CDT
9 min read

Romelu Lukaku, Inter, Chelsea, 2022/23 — © ProShots

With less than a week remaining until the transfer window shuts, clubs all over Europe are fighting to complete deals against the clock.

Virtually every major club is seeking to change their squad in some way, whether it’s finding a new star, replacing an injured player or getting rid of the deadwood.

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And then there are others, such as Liverpool, who are unexpectedly fighting to hold onto their key players following the rise of the Saudi Pro League.

Arsenal Transfer News

* Rob Holding is still expected to leave Arsenal before the window shuts; Spanish clubs are interested in the Englishman (Fabrizio Romano).

* Nicolas Pepe is being targeted by clubs in Germany as well as Saudi Arabia. (FussballTransfers)

* Folarin Balogun is close to completing a move to Monaco that will cost the French side a total of €40 million, including bonuses. (L’Equipe)

* Arsenal are preparing for the possibility that Gabriel leaves the club before deadline day. (Daily Mail)

* Chelsea are considering a shock move for Emile Smith Rowe. (Daily Mail)

© ProShots - Emile Smith Rowe is wanted by Chelsea

Man Utd Transfer News

* Man Utd have enquired about the availability of Brentford's Rico Henry, who would be an ideal Luke Shaw replacement. (Daily Mail)

* Man Utd are considering a surprise move for Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (The Telegraph)

* Former Man Utd midfielder Fred has confirmed that Fenerbahce teammate Altay Bayindir is set to move to Old Trafford (Fabrizio Romano)

* The Red Devils have offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. (Defensa Central)

* West Ham could go back in for Man Utd pair Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay before the transfer window shuts on Friday (FootballTransfers EXCLUSIVE).

* However, the Hammers have been told that Maguire is staying at Old Trafford. (The Times)

* Bayern Munich are also interested in McTominay and could offer a loan swap deal that sees Ryan Gravenberch head to Old Trafford (Bild).

* Erik ten Hag is set to be given a three-year contract extension by Man Utd (Daily Star).

* Manchester United still hope to complete three transfers this summer, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that they are ready to make a shock move for Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella on loan.

* Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon is another loan option for Man Utd after his move to Real Sociedad broke down. Fulham could provide competition. (Sky Sports)

* Fiorentina head coach Vincenzo Italiano is growing frustrated with the impasse in the Sofyan Amrabat situation and wants the board to find a solution. (Sky Germany)

* Wolves have offered the Red Devils the opportunity to sign Nelson Semedo as part of a swap deal with Aaron Wan-Bissaka. (Football Insider)

© ProShots - Man Utd are still in the hunt for Sofyan Amrabat

Chelsea Transfer News

* Bayern Munich have made an approach for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, although the Blues are only interested in a permanent sale. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Romelu Lukaku has agreed to a paycut and a £37m release clause as part of an agreement to join Roma on loan from Chelsea (The Telegraph)

* Chelsea have a first refusal on new Sporting Lisbon defender Ivan Fresneda. (Record)

* Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that Chelsea may sign another attacker and Blues fans believe the man in question could be boyhood Chelsea supporter Jadon Sancho.

* Mohammed Kudus rejected an 11th-hour hijack attempt from Chelsea before signing for West Ham. (The West Ham Way)

* Manchester United have sounded out Chelsea over the prospect of signing Marc Cucurella on loan (Fabrizio Romano).

* Jeremie Frimpong has appeared on Chelsea’s shortlist again, with the Bayer Leverkusen full-back potentially arriving before the end of the summer transfer window (Fichajes).

* Conor Gallagher is set to reject the opportunity to move to Tottenham to instead fight for his place in the Chelsea team (Football Insider).

© ProShots - Romelu Lukaku has had a terrible time at Chelsea

Liverpool Transfer News

* Liverpool could be set for another raid from Saudi Arabia after Al-Ittihad enquired about Joe Gomez. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Liverpool consider Jarrod Bowen as an option to replace Mohamed Salah. (FootballTransfers exclusive)

* Liverpool are still interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure, but the move is currently at a standstill (RMC).

* Mohamed Salah has told Liverpool that he wants to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. (Rudy Galetti)

* Liverpool are already working on deals to potentially replace Salah, with FootballTransfers revealing that Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix is on their radar.

Barcelona Transfer News

Joao Felix could be next through Barcelona's door after they confirm the arrival of Joao Cancelo.

* Barcelona's deal to sign Joao Cancelo from Man City is 'here we go' done. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Wonderkid Ez Abde wants out of Barcelona. (Relevo)

* Clement Lenglet is set to leave Barca, with Sevilla making an enquiry over the Frenchman. (Marca).

Real Madrid Transfer News

* Real Madrid are formulating a new plan that will allow them to sign PSG attacker Kylian Mbappe in January, before his contract expires next summer (Defensa Central).

* On the other hand, Mbappe will stay at PSG this season but will not renew his contract with the club. (AS).

PSG Transfer News

* Real Madrid are formulating a new plan that will allow them to sign PSG attacker Kylian Mbappe in January, before his contract expires next summer (Defensa Central).

* On the other hand, Mbappe will stay at PSG this season but will not renew his contract with the club. (AS).

* Lyon want €60m for PSG and Chelsea target Bradley Barcola (Get French Football News).