Chelsea eye new wonderkid, Arsenal want Wirtz, Man Utd's big Bruno problem: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 25 Sep 2024 16:27 CDT
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea identified yet another wonderkid target.

Plus, Arsenal barged into the race for Florian Wirtz and Man Utd have a big Bruno Fernandes problem. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Chelsea eye Onyeka

FootballTransfers can reveal that Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Bayer Leverkusen youngster Francis Onyeka.

Arsenal enter Wirtz race

Speaking of Bayer 04 talents, Arsenal have 'fully entered' the race to sign Florian Wirtz.

Man Utd's Bruno problem

Man Utd have struggled to take their chances in the early parts of this season and Bruno Fernandes is currently the worst finisher in Europe's top-five leagues.

Victor Osimhen may have solved their finishing problems, but they did not pursue him over concerns he would end up flopping like Romelu Lukaku.

Rodri injury confirmed

Man City have confirmed that Rodri has damaged his ACL.

Here's how long the superstar will be out for.

One thing is clear, his absence will hugely influence the Premier League title race.

Barcelona set to sign ex-Arsenal star

Barcelona have found a replacement for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as they are set to bring Wojciech Szczesny out of retirement.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Real Madrid legend Raul could be set for a shock coaching job.

Despite his Twente error, Christian Eriksen has arguably been Man Utd's best midfielder - but he looks set to leave the club for nothing next year.

The Red Devils are, however, determined to extend the contracts of two of their young stars.

One of Aston Villa's summer signings has admitted that Unai Emery told him to leave shortly after signing him.

Man Utd owners INEOS have been banned from making contact with their other club Nice by UEFA.

Bayern Munich have officially opened contract talks with in-demand Jamal Musiala.

Arsenal dodged a pricey bullet by missing out on Dusan Vlahovic.

Liverpool are interested in the brother of one of the Gunners' star players.

Arsenal's four-man striker shortlist for 2025 has been revealed.

Kylian Mbappe has suffered an untimely injury.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped some interesting information on Chelsea and Lamine Yamal.

Raphael Varane has surprisingly retired from football.

Lastly, Real Madrid are lining up alternatives after being told by Arsenal that William Saliba is not for sale.