Arsenal are Onana favourites, Chelsea eye Pickford, Man Utd's Ten Hag war: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 1 May 2024 16:37 CDT
6 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as FootballTransfers was able to reveal that Arsenal are frontrunners to sign Amadou Onana.

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Plus, Chelsea are plotting a surprise move for Jordan Pickford and there is a risk of a civil war breaking out at Man Utd over Erik ten Hag's future. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal's summer business

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal, Newcastle and Bayern are all pushing to secure the signature of Amadou Onana.

We are also told that the Gunners are set for showdown talks with Gabriel Jesus over his role in the team amid the ongoing pursuit of a star striker.

Exclusive: Everton target Championship pair

Finally, we can reveal that Everton are targeting moves for second-tier stars Jacob Greaves and Sammie Smodiczs.

Chelsea want Pickford

Chelsea are being linked with a move for England number one Jordan Pickford, but would a move make sense?

Man Utd's Ten Hag war

There is uncertainty at Man Utd over who should make a decision on Erik ten Hag's future, with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly refusing to get involved.

There is already a 'main candidate' to replace the Dutchman.

Arsenal want two wonderkids

Arsenal will again try to sign Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato this summer despite him recently signing a new deal.

The Gunners are also interested in prolific Besiktas wonderkid Semih Kilicsoy.

Here is all you need to know about the 18-year-old Turkish talent who idolises Sergio Aguero.

Hartman's dream crushed

Dutch international Quilindschy Hartman was in talks with Chelsea over a summer move, but a long-term injury has crushed his Euro 2024 and Premier League dream.

The Feyenoord star would also have been a brilliant option for Liverpool under new boss Arne Slot.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea and Arsenal target Ousmane Diomande has been given a new price tag.

Arsenal star Jorginho is in advanced talks to extend his contract at the Emirates.

The Italian would not, however, have turned his nose up at a lucrative Saudi move this summer. The midfielder was tricked into accepting a mega-money offer by a TV show.

David Ornstein has delivered a surprising update on the future of Luis Diaz at Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah looks to be staying at Anfield, so Saudi clubs are turning their attention to a different Premier League megastar.

Man Utd's Casemiro is reportedly open to moving to Turkey this summer.

Bruno Fernandes has been tipped to sign for...Chelsea.

The Man Utd captain has surprisingly hinted that he could leave the club.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has a 'top secret' transfer regret.

Jude Bellingham is not getting an easy ride after his Champions League performance against Bayern.

Ian Maatsen's father has hit out at Chelsea and revealed that his son is desperate to leave.

Man Utd missed out on the 'best defender in the world' last summer - and that's a good thing.

Lastly, Raheem Sterling's Chelsea future is becoming increasingly clear.

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