Arsenal’s Zubimendi alternative, Greenwood latest, Romano’s Chelsea bomb – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 23 Mar 2024 18:00 CDT
• 4 min read

The latest football transfer news as Arsenal eye an alternative for Martin Zubimendi, Manchester United get a major update on Mason Greenwood and Fabrizio Romano drops a Chelsea bomb.

Arsenal target Kone

Mikel Arteta is targeting Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone should the Gunners’ move for Zubimendi fall through, FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed.

Kone has previously been linked with Manchester United but the Red Devils’ interest in the former Toulouse man has waned.

Jorginho contract talks break down?

Arsenal have broken off contract talks with veteran midfielder Jorginho, who could be set to move to another European giant in the summer.

Romano announces Nketiah exit

Romano has passed comment on the future of Eddie Nketiah, suggesting that the Arsenal forward is in line for an “exciting” summer transfer.

Musiala transfer bomb

While Romano had good news for Arsenal, there wasn’t such a rosy update for Chelsea as the transfer expert detailed Jamal Musiala’s position at Bayern Munich, where he is in line for a new contract.

Greenwood transfer dream RUINED?

Mason Greenwood faces disappointment over a dream move to Atletico Madrid, with the LaLiga side set to put their faith in a 19-year-old who is quickly becoming one of the hottest properties on the market.

Crystal Palace line up Olise replacements

Manchester United have been put on alert with the news that Crystal Palace have lined up a replacement for Michael Olise, who has been extensively linked with a summer move to the Old Trafford side.

Barcelona president makes transfer predictions and Lamine Yamal claim

Barca president Joan Laporta says that he is confident of being able to keep three players at the club beyond the end of the season, including midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Laporta has also claimed that Barcelona rejected a €200 million offer for Lamine Yamal.

Wirtz and Endrick shine on international duty

And finally, it was a memorable night of international football, with Florian Wirtz showing his limitless potential by scoring in just seven seconds against France.

Endrick, meanwhile, whetted the appetite of Real Madrid fans by outshining Jude Bellingham and Manchester United’s England debutant Kobbie Mainoo by scoring the only goal as Brazil beat the Three Lions 1-0 at Wembley.