Arsenal fans want Gyokeres, Southgate listed as ideal Man Utd manager: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 19 Mar 2024 18:09 CDT
• 6 min read

The summer transfer window is still a way off, but the countdown to its opening is on.

With clubs beginning to set their plans in stone, there were a number of major transfer storylines to emerge on Tuesday, 19 March.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer headlines from the day.

Man Utd Transfer News

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has identified Gareth Southgate as the top candidate to replace Erik ten Hag, according to a sensational report.

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If the England boss does take over at Old Trafford, how would he line up his Man Utd team?

Ratcliffe has also issued a positive statement regarded Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has heaped praise on long-standing Red Devils target Joao Neves - and for good reason.

Borussia Dortmund are willing to pay Man Utd's asking price for Jadon Sancho, according to German media.

Amad Diallo was close to leaving Man Utd during the January transfer window, but he was convinced to stay at Old Trafford by Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag.

Long-term Man Utd target Adrien Rabiot has admitted that he is yet to decide which club he will be playing for next season.

Man Utd have a host of names on their summer transfer wish-list, but how did they all perform this weekend?

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea legend Joe Cole has asked his former club to consider signing Real Madrid pair Toni Kroos and Luka Modric to help the young players in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed the truth behind Chelsea’s search for a left-back in the summer transfer window and also the Blues’ pursuit of a Premier League striker.

Chelsea bosses are considering Hansi Flick as a potential Mauricio Pochettino replacement, according to a report.

Chelsea are reportedly not interested in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, despite suggestions to the contrary among sections of Spanish media.

Arsenal Transfer News

Arsenal could land a perfect backup to Bukayo Saka in the summer, with Mikel Arteta’s side moving ahead of Man Utd in the race to sign Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.

Arsenal fans have revealed they would like their club to sign Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres as their new striker this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Cedric Soares will leave Arsenal this summer, while Aaron Ramsdale will also look for a way out.

Spanish starlet Gabri Veiga has opened up on his decision to head to Saudi Arabia instead of Arsenal last summer.

With Arsenal pursuing many different summer transfers, how did each of their targets perform this weekend?

Other Transfer News

Liverpool now face significant competition in the race to sign Maximilian Beier, according to German media.

Liverpool and Man Utd are both tracking Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz, who has also been linked with a move to Arsenal.

France U23 boss Thierry Henry has challenged Lyon wonderkid Rayan Cherki to step up his game.

Chelsea and Manchester United have been handed a surprise boost in their pursuit of Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro, who has been labelled as ‘the next Raphael Varane.’

Francesco Totti has given his thoughts on the futures of Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala, and his words will ruffle some feathers.

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