Mbappe's Real Madrid salary revealed as Ashworth nears Man Utd move: FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 18 Feb 2024 16:04 CST
• 6 min read

The summer transfer window is still several months away, but there are a number of sagas already dominating the headlines.

Kylian Mbappe's possible move to Real Madrid seems likely to happen in July, however Los Blancos face new competition for his signature. Furthermore, they are set to offer him a lower salary than in 2022.

In addition, Manchester United are closing in on Dan Ashworth after the Newcastle United sporting director informed the Magpies of his desire to leave.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from 18 February.

Man Utd Transfer News

Inbound Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth will raid Chelsea for his first recruit at Old Trafford, according to a report.

Ashworth has also told Newcastle United that he wants to leave his role as sporting director at St James’ Park amid heavy interest from the Red Devils.

Gary Neville also thinks Ashworth will hold a transfer inquest with the cub missing out on players such as Declan Rice in recent seasons.

Ralf Ragnick's only Man Utd signing looks set to make his debut after being spotted in first-team training for the Red Devils.

Man Utd target Bremer is “loved” at Juventus, but he could leave the club if they receive a “crazy” bid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Rasmus Hojlund’s first minute goal for Man Utd against Luton Town means he is now the youngest ever player to score in six consecutive Premier League games.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with the Nigeria international eager to move to the Premier League.

Jamie Carragher says Thiago Silva's days at Chelsea are numbered after Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill impressed in central defence during the Blues' 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Saturday.

Andrey Santos’ debut for Strasbourg has left Chelsea fans extremely excited, despite the fact he only made a brief cameo off the bench.

Liverpool Transfer News

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O’Neil has insisted the club don’t want to lose Liverpool target Pedro Neto this summer amid heavy links with a move away.

Liverpool legend Michael Owen believes Darwin Nunez’s goal against Brentford was “insane,” but hopes the Uruguayan opts for a “more productive way to score” in the future.

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Sheffield United wonderkid Ollie Arblaster have taken a massive hit following news that the Blades are set to offer him a new long-term deal at the club.

Other Transfer News

Manchester City are reportedly interested in beating Real Madrid to the signing of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe still prefers a move to Los Blancos, despite the fact he is set to be offered a lower salary than previously.

Furthermore, PSG are moving quickly to assuage the loss of Mbappe to Real Madrid, with three players rising to the top of their summer transfer wish list.

Arsenal fans will be buoyed by Albert Sambi Lokonga’s performance in Luton Town’s 2-1 defeat against Man Utd on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola has admitted he is not the man to give advice to a striker after Erling Haaland drew a blank in Man City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday.