Mbappe to join Real Madrid and Pochettino under pressure at Chelsea: FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 4 Feb 2024 15:57 CST
  • 4 min read
Kylian Mbappé
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The January transfer window may be over, but the anticipation ahead of the summer window has already begun.

Clubs across Europe have started thinking about what signings they want to make, and Kylian Mbappe's proposed move to Real Madrid continues to dominate the headlines.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories from 4 February.

Man Utd Transfer News

Manchester United’s hopes of extracting a large transfer fee from Donny van de Beek this summer have been dashed following his start to life at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Fans believe they know the reason behind Rasmus Hojlund’s improved form in recent weeks.

There is a very good chance that Bruno Fernandes will leave Man Utd this summer in order to move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports in Portugal.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has brutally put down transfer flop Mykhailo Mudryk, remarking that the Ukrainian must understand that football is a team game and “not tennis”.

However, Pochettino’s time as Chelsea head coach could be coming to an end following their 4-2 defeat against Wolves, and Thiago Silva's wife believes he should be sacked.

Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea
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Who could the Blues appoint to replace Pochettino if he does leave the club?

Chelsea-linked Benjamin Sesko could leave RB Leipzig this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Kylian Mbappe Transfer News

Real Madrid will pay Kylian Mbappe HALF of what he is currently earning for his PSG salary.

However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Mbappe isn't guaranteed to join Real Madrid, despite reports to the contrary.

If the Frenchman does sign for Los Blancos, who would be the winners and losers from the deal?

Kylian Mbappe, PSG
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Other Transfer News

Fans in Hong Kong were left furious on Sunday after Lionel Messi did not see any game time in Inter Miami’s friendly against Hong Kong All Stars.

Manchester City are attempting to hijack Man Utd and Arsenal’s move for Michael Olise this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Olise and his Crystal Palace team-mate Eberechi Eze.

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