Man Utd reach AGREEMENT, Chelsea WANT Sancho, Merino COMPLETES medical: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 25 Aug 2024 16:00 CDT
• 4 min read

The summer transfer window is almost over, meaning clubs across world football are now finalising their business.

Manchester United have agreed to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli, Chelsea are eyeing a Jadon Sancho swap deal and Mikel Merino has completed his Arsenal medical.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer stories from 25 August.

Man Utd Transfer News

Napoli have agreed a deal to sign Man Utd midfielder Scott McTominay, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte is now likely to join Man Utd on a permanent deal following news that McTominay is set to sign for Napoli.

In other news, Man Utd are yet to receive a formal offer for Christian Eriksen, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea are exploring a move for Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho and could reportedly propose a swap deal in a bid to land the ex-England international.

Furthermore, Chelsea are also eyeing Dominic Calvert-Lewin as an alternative to Victor Osimhen.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have offered a bizarre reason why they do not wish to continue with Raheem Sterling.

In addition, Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted he “was not happy” with Mykhailo Mudryk’s performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Other Transfer News

Eddie Nketiah’s proposed move to Nottingham Forest has collapsed, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side unable to reach an agreement with the Arsenal forward.

In addition, the Gunners are reportedly monitoring Club Brugge winger Andreas Skov Olsen.

Furthermore, Mikel Merino has completed his Arsenal medical, with Fabrizio Romano providing information on the Spaniard's wages and contract length.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille forward Jonathan David as Arne Slot pursues his first signing as Reds boss.

Finally, Endrick made history on his Real Madrid debut as he became the youngest foreign player in the club’s history to score a La Liga goal.