Man Utd announce DOUBLE DEAL, Palmer's NEW CONTRACT, Arsenal's Merino DOUBT: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 13 Aug 2024 17:00 CDT
  • 4 min read
Noussair Mazraoui Matthijs de Ligt Bayern Munich Man Utd
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Tuesday 13 August was a massive day of transfer action.

Manchester United announced the signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, Cole Palmer signed a new contract at Chelsea and Arsenal remain unwilling to match Mikel Merino's price tag.

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Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest stories from the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Man Utd have made an approach for Burnley’s Sander Berge but the priority remains Manuel Ugarte, FootballTransfers understands.

Man Utd Transfer News

Man Utd have announced the arrival of Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year contract.

The Red Devils have also confirmed the signing of Noussair Mazraoui. He has penned a four-year deal at Old Trafford.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, on the other hand, has joined West Ham United.

Meanwhile, Man Utd target Manuel Ugarte has been left out of Paris Saint-Germain training matches by Luis Enrique, according to reports in France.

In addition, Man Utd are interested in signing Barcelona winger Raphinha this summer.

Chelsea Transfer News

Cole Palmer has officially signed a two-year contract extension at Chelsea.

In less positive news, two more Chelsea transfer deals are at real risk of completely collapsing, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Furthermore, Atletico Madrid have opened talks with N'Golo Kante, with Conor Gallagher's move now at risk.

Conor Gallagher, Chelsea
© IMAGO - Conor Gallagher, Chelsea

The England international has returned to Chelsea and has reportedly been exiled by the club.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are not in talks with Juventus over Raheem Sterling, according to a report.

In addition, Crystal Palace are interested in Chelsea duo Trevoh Chalobah and Carney Chukwuemeka.

Arsenal Transfer News

Arsenal are currently unwilling to match Real Sociedad’s €35 million asking price for Mikel Merino, as per reports in Spain.

Furthermore, Merino will reportedly decide whether or not to join Arsenal within the next 24 hours.

In other news, Ajax are in talks with Arsenal about the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale, according to David Ornstein.

Read more about: Premier League Arsenal Chelsea Man Utd Aaron Ramsdale Aaron Wan-Bissaka Carney Chukwuemeka Cole Palmer Conor Gallagher Joao Felix Manuel Ugarte Matthijs de Ligt Mikel Merino Noussair Mazraoui  Raheem Sterling Raphinha Sander Berge Trevoh Chalobah

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