Mbappe drama, Rashford targeted, Romano bomb and Arsenal latest – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 17 Feb 2024 17:09 CST
• 5 min read

Kylian Mbappe continues to make the football transfer headlines as his departure from PSG becomes closer to reality.

Mbappe’s destination has become clearer over the course of the day, with his transfer to Real Madrid effectively announced by a surprising source.

Shortly afterwards, PSG head coach Luis Enrique decided to drop the striker to the bench for Saturday’s Ligue 1 fixture against Nantes, though he came on with half an hour to play and struck his side’s second from the penalty spot in a 2-0 win.

Rashford linked to PSG

Marcus Rashford is one of the players who is reportedly a target for PSG to replace Mbappe.Les Parisiens have been linked with the Manchester United attacker before and the outcome of this transfer saga already appears to have been decided.

Man Utd suffer loan blow

While Rashford’s future already seems settled, so too does that of Hannibal Mejbri, who is enduring a torturous loan spell with Sevilla.With the midfielder only a matter of weeks into his stay in Spain, the LaLiga side have taken a strong decision over his future.

Romano’s Man Utd bomb

Man Utd are accelerating their push to get two key deals done as early as this week, with Fabrizio Romano underlining the Red Devils’ desire to get ready for the summer transfer window as quickly as possible.The Old Trafford side want to get Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox at the club to start plotting for the future.

Arsenal scout Gloukh

Arsenal sent scouts to watch Red Bull Salzburg wonderkid Oscar Gloukh play on Saturday, FootballTransfers exclusively revealed.

Gunners target three signings

Gloukh fits into Arsenal’s summer transfer plans, which will see them sign three new players. The positions that Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his team are clearly outlined, with a striker, midfielder and winger in his viewfinder.

Toney shines as Brentford humbled

Ivan Toney has been linked with Arsenal, and the Brentford striker gave a reminder of his qualities as he turned in a brilliant display against Liverpool even as his side were defeated 4-1.

Tuchel linked with shock Premier League return

Thomas Tuchel has been linked with a move back to the Premier League, with his spot in the Bayern Munich dugout under threat.

Keys’ bizarre Gallagher rant

And finally, BeIn Sports presenter Richard Keys has been getting hot under the collar for a bizarre reason thanks to Chelsea star Conor Gallagher.