Man Utd's Sancho talks, Chelsea's Gallagher shock, Arsenal's Merino push: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 14 Aug 2024 16:31 CDT
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Manchester United's transfer talks over Jadon Sancho were confirmed.

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Plus, Chelsea's Conor Gallagher could be set for a shock transfer after his Atletico Madrid move collapsed and Arsenal are stepping up their talks with Mikel Merino. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Confirmed: PSG in Sancho talks

FootballTransfers can confirm that PSG and Man Utd are in talks over a transfer of Jadon Sancho.

This comes amid news that PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte remains Man Utd's top target.

Exclusive: City's big business

We can also reveal that Man City are keen to hand Ruben Dias a new deal, while talks with Eberechi Eze and Rodrygo have taken place.

Exclusive: Celtic eye Engels

Additionally, we hear that Celtic are interested in Augsburg midfielder Arne Engels.

Gallagher to Newcastle?

Newcastle are interested in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.

However, Fabrizio Romano insists that talks with Atletico Madrid are still ongoing to try and find a solution.

Arsenal step up Merino chase

Arsenal director Edu has travelled to Spain to close the deal to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.

Osimhen future

Arsenal are definitely out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen.

Chelsea, however, are now open to a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku.

In fact, two Chelsea legends are begging Osimhen to join.

Here's how the Blues would line up with the sharpshooter.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Bruno Fernandes has extended his Man Utd contract.

Strasbourg are moving just like sister club Chelsea in the market - they have signed three more wonderkids.

Adrien Rabiot is keen on joining Man Utd. Will this saga finally end this summer?

Kylian Mbappe has been given a reality check by Carlo Ancelotti.

Ivan Toney has received an eye-watering contract offer.

There is one Matthijs de Ligt statistic that should get Man Utd fans very excited.

Liverpool target Giorgi Mamardashvili snubbed Chelsea this summer.

Man Utd are again being linked with Marcos Alonso.

The only way for Vini Jr to leave Real Madrid is by triggering his €1b release clause.

Lastly, Ben Chilwell is reportedly furious with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

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