Man Utd RAID Arsenal wonderkid, Osimhen AGREEMENT, Chelsea SHOCK – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• Updated: 20 Jul 2024 02:30 CDT
• 6 min read

All the latest football transfer news in a day that saw significant movement from Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and more.

Man Utd move for Chido Obi-Martins

Manchester United are in the midst of a battle for Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.According to David Ornstein, the 16-year-old has told the Gunners he is ready to leave as he is out of contract, while Fabrizio Romano says there is a glut of clubs chasing the prolific striker.

Casemiro obstacle in Ugarte deal

FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed that Manchester United’s move for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte has hit something of a hitch.The Red Devils need Casemiro to leave for the Saudi Pro League to complete a move for the Uruguay ace.The Brazil international, though, is keen for his sizeable Man Utd wage to be matched if he does depart the club – and that promises to be a challenge.

Current ETV

Casimiro

DM (C)

Man Utd

Casimiro

DM (C)

Man Utd

€20M

ETV Range

€15M - €25M

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Simons drops cryptic transfer hint

Man Utd are also interested in Xavi Simons of PSG.While the Netherlands midfielder’s future appears to lie away from Parc des Princes, it is unclear what his next move will be.Simons, meanwhile, has dropped a cryptic social media hint that may just be good news for the Red Devils.

Osimhen reaches agreement

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement on personal terms with PSG, according to a report in Italy.The 25-year-old hitman, who was wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal only for those clubs to be priced out of a deal due to the Serie A side’s asking price, is in line for a bumper deal at Parc des Princes.However, PSG appear to have their work cut out getting Napoli to agree to a transfer fee.

Current ETV

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Napoli

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Napoli

€71.1M

ETV Range

€53.3M - €88.9M

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Calafiori decision

Arsenal’s stalling transfer for Bologna and Italy centre-back Riccardo Calafiori appears to have reached a dead end.Reports from Italy indicate that the Gunners are unwilling to match the Serie A outfit’s €50 million demand for a very good reason.Calafiori, meanwhile, had agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is expected for pre-season training next week.

Chelsea stars still FURIOUS with Enzo Fernandez

FootballTransfers has learned that Enzo Fernandez continues to be a source of ire in the Chelsea dressing room after sharing an Instagram video of he and his Argentina teammates reciting a racist song aimed at France’s players of African descent.There is a way back for Enzo at Chelsea, however, with several stars set to forgive him on one condition.

Current ETV

Enzo Fernández

DM, M (C)

Chelsea

Enzo Fernández

DM, M (C)

Chelsea

€45.4M

ETV Range

€34M - €56.7M

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Maresca changes strategy in goalkeeper pursuit

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been forced to adopt a new approach in order to land a goalkeeper, FootballTransfers has learned. Maresca is seeking a goalkeeper with one vital attribute this summer.

Chelsea eye shock Gallagher replacement

Should Chelsea be successful in offloading Conor Gallagher this summer, they are ready to move for a former Manchester United flop.Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira is being watched by the Blues, with the Stamford Bridge side prepared to pay an astronomical fee for the 28-year-old.

Current ETV

Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

Conor Gallagher

M, DM (C)

Chelsea

€50.3M

ETV Range

€37.7M - €62.8M

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Aston Villa target Spurs winger

FootballTransfers can reveal that Aston Villa are keen on signing Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski as they brace themselves for the departure of Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad.Pedro Neto had been Villa’s first choice but the Portugal star has been plagued by injury issues, forcing Villa to seek alternative options.