Ten Hag sack UPDATE, Arsenal REJECT Ferran Torres, Palmer wins AWARD: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 8 Oct 2024 16:00 CDT
• 5 min read

Tuesday 8 October saw Manchester United hold a meeting regarding Erik ten Hag's future, while Cole Palmer was voted as England's Player of the Year for 2023-24.

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

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Arsenal have no intention of parting ways with Gabriel Jesus during the upcoming January transfer window, according to club sources.

Arsenal were offered Ferran Torres in the summer but the Premier League outfit turned down a move, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Man Utd News

High-ranking INEOS chiefs are pushing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to hire Gareth Southgate as Erik ten Hag’s replacement.

Man Utd are also interested in signing Chelsea's Ben Chilwell during the January window.

In addition, Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has hit out at summer signing Joshua Zirkzee.

Furthermore, Ten Hag reportedly played a role in Man Utd signing Rasmus Hojlund instead of Ollie Watkins.

However, the Dutchman has received the backing of David Moyes.

Meanwhile, nine players have scored more goals than Man Utd combined so far this season.

In other Man Utd news, Alejandro Garnacho is “fed up” of Ten Hag and wants to quit the club if the Dutch manager remains at Old Trafford.

Lastly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants AC Milan to sign Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof "at all costs."

Chelsea News

Chelsea and Arsenal have both sent scouts to watch former Real Madrid youngster Nico Paz in action this season.

Meanwhile, Gary Neville has warned Cole Palmer that he may struggle during Chelsea’s trip to face Liverpool after the October international break.

However, despite Neville's concern, the 22-year-old has won England's Player of the Year award for 2023-24.

Other News

Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is expected to leave at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

Omar Marmoush is now being targeted by Liverpool following his excellent form in Germany.

Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres in the event that Erling Haaland departs.

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