Chelsea's Gallagher doubts, Arsenal face Neto threat, Man Utd's Yoro shock: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 31 Jul 2024 16:43 CDT
  • 6 min read
Conor Gallagher, England, Chelsea, 2023/24
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea closed in on an agreement for the transfer of Conor Gallagher - but is the player keen?

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Plus, Arsenal still like Pedro Neto but they now face a major threat for his signature and Man Utd were dealt a massive Leny Yoro blow. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Confirmed: Gallagher agreement close

FootballTransfers can confirm that Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. However, what we can add is that there are major doubts over the England midfielder's willingness to make the move.

Exclusive: Spurs step up Neto chase

We are also told that Arsenal remain keen on Pedro Neto but that Tottenham are now intensifying their pursuit of the Wolverhampton man.

Exclusive: PSG had Yoro concerns

Leny Yoro has suffered a metatarsal injury, which will see him out of action for Man Utd for weeks.

We hear, and this has since been confirmed by L'Equipe, that PSG refrained from making any serious attempts to sign him due to fitness concerns despite his almost spotless injury history.

Leny Yoro
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Osimhen truth

Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the confusion surrounding Victor Osimhen, confirming that Chelsea have held talks to sign him.

However, the player is more keen on a move to PSG for several reasons.

Chelsea snubbed - twice

Nico Williams has decided to stay at Athletic Club despite interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea.

He is not the only Chelsea winger target on the verge of snubbing the Blues, with Crysencio Summerville close to joining West Ham.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Jurgen Klopp has announced that, as things stand, his coaching career is over.

Man Utd flop Antony won't be moving to Besiktas.

Anwar El Ghazi is set to sign for Cardiff after being 'unfairly dismissed' by Mainz for making a Pro-Palestine social media post.

Anwar El Ghazi
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Chelsea could sign a Man City superstar on a cut price.

Man Utd can't sign Adrien Rabiot - because of Casemiro.

However, Man Utd have been given a big boost in pursuit of Manuel Ugarte as PSG have struck a deal for Joao Neves.

Kylian Mbappe has bought a football club. Yes, you read that right.

Enzo Fernandez won't be punished over his involvement in the Argentina racism scandal.

Man Utd could sell one of their star midfielders to sign Dani Olmo.

Arsenal are risking more repeats of the Chido Obi-Martin case with their transfer stance on Eddie Nketiah.

Lastly, Chelsea's new signing Filip Jorgensen may have inadvertently hinted at a major Blues transfer.

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