Chelsea's Osimhen chance, Arsenal agree deal, Man Utd's Sancho sale: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 28 Aug 2024 16:33 CDT
  • 5 min read
Victor Osimhen, Chelsea, 2024/25
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea were presented with a big Victor Osimhen opportunity.

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Plus, Arsenal managed to strike a deal for Aaron Ramsdale and Man Utd are closing in on selling Jadon Sancho. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Real Madrid want Rodri

The Transfers Podcast understands that Real Madrid have made Man City star Rodri one of their top targets.

Exclusive: Arsenal could sell Partey

FootballTransfers can also reveal that Arsenal are open to selling Thomas Partey in January even though his contract expires next summer.

Confirmed: Williams not keen on Arsenal

We can also confirm that Arsenal would still be prepared to pay Nico Williams' release clause - but the player is not keen to leave Athletic Club.

Nico Williams
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Confirmed: Newcastle turn to Simakan

Frustrated with the Marc Guehi saga, Newcastle have begun exploring a deal for Mohamed Simakan, we are told.

Arsenal agree Ramsdale sale

Arsenal and Southampton have agreed a permanent transfer for Aaron Ramsdale.

The Gunners already have Joan Garcia lined up as a replacement.

Osimhen waiting for Chelsea

Chelsea won't have a problem agreeing a deal with Napoli for Victor Osimhen.

Personal terms have been an issue, but the player is now waiting for Chelsea despite Saudi side Al-Ahli bowing to his every demand.

Man Utd strike Sancho deal with Juventus

Man Utd and Juventus have agreed a loan with an obligation to buy Jadon Sancho at the end of the season.

A swap deal with Chelsea's Raheem Sterling looks unlikely now, with Man Utd eyeing up a different Blues star instead.

Sancho would, however, have been open to a Chelsea move.

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Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Barcelona are trying to hijack a Liverpool transfer that looked done.

Chelsea have identified yet another player they could sign this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Man Utd look set to miss out on Adrien Rabiot again.

They are, however, set to sign an exciting wonderkid.

Federico Chiesa's move to Liverpool is '100 per cent' done.

Romelu Lukaku has completed his Napoli transfer.

Darwin Nunez has been the subject of a sensational Arsenal rumour.

Man Utd are closing in on two major transfers.

The Red Devils could yet complete six deals before the Friday deadline.

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