Branthwaite's Man Utd bomb, Calafiori wants Arsenal, Chelsea's Osimhen hope: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 3 Jul 2024 16:32 CDT
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Jarrad Branthwaite made a decision on his potential move to Manchester United.

Plus, Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori and Chelsea have been given an opportunity to revive their interest in Victor Osimhen. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Branthwaite won't force move

FootballTransfers can reveal that, contrary to reports, Jarrad Branthwaite will not force a move away from Everton this summer despite agreeing terms with Man Utd.

With the Branthwaite deal on standby, Man Utd are focusing on Matthijs de Ligt, who is much cheaper than anyone at Old Trafford expected.

Bayern Munich are keen to get rid after losing trust in him.

However, their fans don't share that sentiment and have begun petitioning the club to keep him.

Arsenal close in on Calafiori

Arsenal are prepared to meet Bologna's asking price for Riccardo Calafiori.

The Italy star is keen on joining the Gunners, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Here's how they would line up with him in their side.

Chelsea's Osimhen boost?

Early on Wednesday, it was revealed that Chelsea could reignite their interest in Victor Osimhen if Napoli lower their demands.

How convenient, then, that this is exactly what they have now done.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd are trying to raise more than €230m from sales this summer. But the players they want to sell are nowhere near worth that much.

Man Utd want to offload Mason Greenwood as early as this week.

Harry Maguire could also be moved on.

Chelsea are battling INEOS-owned Nice for yet another Brazilian wonderkid.

BlueCo-owned Strasbourg, meanwhile, have just signed a talented 18-year-old who could be playing for Chelsea before long.

Arsenal have made an improved contract offer for Chido Obi-Martin in their bid to fend off Bundesliga interest in the 16-year-old.

Chelsea's transfer stance on Carney Chukwuemeka has been revealed amid interest from AC Milan.

Chelsea are ready to put more money on the table for Nico Williams than Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta is close to extending his Arsenal contract.

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is sending a striker...to West Ham.

Lastly, Arsenal's move for Barcelona star Jules Kounde depends on Man Utd.