Man Utd signing CONFIRMED, Gyokeres PREFERENCE, Chelsea WANT Joao Pedro: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 13 Dec 2024 17:05 CST
• 6 min read

Friday 13 December saw Manchester United handed a 'Here We Go' from Fabrizio Romano, while Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly willing to wait for one club in particular.

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

Man Utd News

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Diego Leon will become Man Utd's first signing of the Ruben Amorim era.

However, Southampton boss Russell Martin has suggested that it will cost Man Utd in excess of €50 million to sign Tyler Dibling next summer.

Meanwhile, Owen Hargreaves has hinted that Man Utd should place their faith in Rasmus Hojlund rather than sign Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.

Furthermore, Joshua Zirkzee is 'out of his depth' at Manchester United and is fighting to save his career at the club, according to a report.

Finally, Barcelona are 'attentive' to Marcus Rashford's situation but do not consider him a priority at the moment, according to Spanish media.

Chelsea News

Chelsea are reportedly interested in rivalling Liverpool for the signing of Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro in 2025.

However, the Blues are expected to loan out summer signing Omari Kellyman in January.

But, Chelsea remain firm in their stance that Benoit Badiashile will not leave the club during the winter window, according to French media.

Meanwhile, Joe Cole has compared summer signing Marc Guiu to former Liverpool and Barcelona superstar Luis Suarez.

Lastly, Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer has reportedly submitted an application to trademark his iconic goal celebration.

Arsenal News

Mikel Arteta has been told to bring Victor Osimhen to Arsenal in 2025.

However, the Gunners are reportedly planning a move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic in January.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have softened their stance on Jakub Kiwior and are now willing to loan him out in January, according to Italian media.

Other Football News

Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram, according to sensational reports in Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur are the club most actively pursuing Jonathan David, despite competition from the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona.

Manchester City are determined to sign a midfielder in January and have drawn up a star-studded shortlist, according to a report.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is ready to splash €40 million to sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid are primed to take a gamble over Kylian Mbappe, despite the former PSG striker suffering a midweek injury against Atalanta.

Nico Williams is causing concern at Athletic Club because of a potential serious injury that he is nursing that could have a dramatic effect on the transfer market.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou was left fuming at Timo Werner as Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw by Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday.

Viktor Gyokeres is "willing to wait" for Barcelona, despite interest from Arsenal and Man Utd.

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