James ponders Chelsea exit, Arsenal's new target, Man Utd security threat: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 12 Oct 2024 15:18 CDT
• 5 min read

Saturday delivered plenty of action as Reece James' surprising future plans were revealed.

Plus, Arsenal have a new goalkeeper target and Manchester United suffered a scary security breach against Aston Villa. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: James seeks Chelsea exit

FootballTransfers understands that Reece James has been advised to move to the warmer climes of southern Europe to help with his recurring injury problems. Barcelona are among the clubs to have been approached by his agent.

Exclusive: Arsenal's new keeper

We are also told that Arsenal have shifted their focus away from Joan Garcia to Alex Meret in their search for a new No.2.

Man Utd suffer security breach

It has been revealed that Man Utd's dressing room was 'bugged' by an intruder during their Aston Villa clash last week.

Mbappe still in trouble

Fabio Capello believes that Carlo Ancelotti will find the right balance with Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid.

On the international front, it is said that he is of the opinion that he ought to only play in 'big games' for France in the future.

His recent escapade in a Swedish nightclub - while France were playing - has led to suggestions that he should be stripped of the national team captaincy.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Jurgen Klopp has been criticised by one of his favourite ex-players for his decision to join Red Bull.

Paul Pogba has opened talks with potentially his new club.

Former Chelsea prospect Marcin Bulka has confirmed Barcelona's interest in his services.

The truth behind Liverpool keeper Alisson's Bayern Munich links has been revealed.

Samu Omorodion has admitted that he 'cried a lot' during his Chelsea transfer saga in the summer.

Mario Balotelli could return to Serie A and he is convinced that he can still 'fu**ing smash' the league.

Hugo Viana has been confirmed as Man City's new director of football.

It has been revealed that Ajax will be owed a significant chunk of the revenue generated from West Ham's seemingly inevitable sale of Mohammed Kudus.

Ronald Araujo is set to be given the 'cold shoulder' by Barcelona upon his return from injury, giving encouragement to Man Utd and potential new boss Thomas Tuchel.

Could Joshua Zirkzee already leave Man Utd in January?

Lastly, Lamine Yamal has been 'touched by the wand of God," according to Spain's head coach.