Man Utd chase Watkins, Arsenal consider Saliba sale, Chelsea eye dream transfer: FT Recap

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Suraj Radia
  • 17 Apr 2025 16:00 CDT
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We're heading into the decisive stretch of the season, with clubs beginning to strategize for the summer transfer window and players weighing up their next moves.

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EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd chase Ollie Watkins amid Rashford swap deal possibility

Manchester United have held conversations with Aston Villa over a possible summer move for Ollie Watkins, FootballTransfers understands.

EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia approach Ancelotti amid Real Madrid uncertainty

Saudi Arabia will rival Brazil in trying to lure Carlo Ancelotti to manage their national team this summer if the Real Madrid coach leaves his role, The Transfers Podcast understands.

EXCLUSIVE: Yamal set for new contract as Barcelona shun €200m transfer

Lamine Yamal is on course to sign a five-year contract with Barcelona this summer despite the La Liga side’s ongoing financial issues, The Transfers Podcast understands.

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Man Utd push for €60m 'new Neuer' transfer as Onana replacement

Manchester United are seemingly committed to searching for a new goalkeeper this summer, with contact already having been made over one of Europe’s brightest emerging prospects.

Jamie Gittens to Chelsea: Maresca handed €50m discount as 'DREAM' transfer edges closer

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly lowered their asking price for Jamie Gittens to just €50 million amid significant interest from Chelsea.

Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City to battle for Simons transfer

Xavi Simons is set to leave Leipzig this summer, with Premier League sides such as Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool interested in a deal, The Transfers Podcast understands.

Arsenal BOMBSHELL: Arteta willing to sell Saliba to Real Madrid

Arsenal are willing to sell William Saliba to Real Madrid if they receive two players in return, according to a sensational report in Spain.

Chelsea receive HUGE transfer update over 'best player in the world'

Andrey Santos will reportedly be given the chance to impress Enzo Maresca at this summer’s Club World Cup as he is set to be included in Chelsea’s squad for the inaugural tournament.

Ruben Amorim drops MAJOR Man Utd transfer hint

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted that qualifying for the Champions League could “change everything” for his transfer plans this summer.

Revealed: Van Dijk REJECTED Chelsea before signing new Liverpool contract

Chelsea reportedly explored the possibility of signing Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer this summer before he agreed a new contract with Liverpool.

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Chelsea bombshell: €70m target 'DREAMS' of transfer

Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy “dreams” of playing in the Premier League at some point in his career, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal set to MISS OUT on Benjamin Sesko after Leipzig scouting mission

Arsenal could be set to miss out on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko following reports that Manchester United sporting director Christopher Vivell is pushing to sign him this summer.

Bukayo Saka impacted as Arsenal offered major transfer DISCOUNT

Bayern Munich have reportedly lowered their valuation of Arsenal target Kingsley Coman ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window.

Banned Chelsea flop Mudryk receives 'mysterious contract update'

Chelsea 'updated' Mykhailo Mudryk's contract at some point over the last year, the FA has revealed.

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