Mbappe’s Real Madrid shirt number, Osimhen worry and Greenwood shock – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 11 May 2024 16:50 CDT
• 4 min read

Kylian Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid continues to be a matter of time, but what is becoming evident are more details of the PSG star’s deal.

Los Blancos seem to have already settled on what shirt number the France international star will wear next season, with the 25-year-old set to inherit the jersey of a legendary figure at the Bernabeu.

Although his departure from the side from France’s capital has been made official, he has yet to reveal his destination. But there’s a good reason Mbappe did not make his transfer to Real Madrid official in his goodbye video.

Meanwhile, PSG boss Luis Enrique has insisted that the Ligue 1 champions will be stronger without the World Cup winner next season.

Greenwood shock

Mason Greenwood will leave Manchester United in the summer, but the destination of the striker is unclear.

While the likes of Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Juventus have been linked with the forward, there is a surprising new name in the running to sign him: Chelsea.

Ten Hag bombshell

Sticking with Man Utd, the mood around the camp is currently said to be as low as it was in the final days of Jose Mourinho’s reign at the club.

De Jong obessession continues

Ten Hag, meanwhile, is reportedly willing to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the summer – no matter what team the Dutchman finds himself in charge of.

Romano reveals problem with €100m man

Chelsea have been told they face a significant issue with an important summer transfer by Fabrizio Romano.

Barca try to stun Arsenal and Chelsea

Barcelona are set to launch an ambitious bid for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, who is also wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea.

Current ETV

Nico Williams

M (R), AM (RL)

Athletic

Nico Williams

M (R), AM (RL)

Athletic

€30.5M

ETV Range

€22.8M - €38.1M

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Meanwhile, Barca have offered Arsenal and Liverpool winger Raphinha in a bid to raise the money to fund the deal.

Stat-padding Osimhen in danger of being €120m flop

And finally, Chelsea and PSG have reason to be wary of spending big on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after he drew a blank for Napoli against Bologna on Saturday.