Arsenal given Mbappe HOPE, Liverpool want 'next Messi', Chelsea eye Kerkez: FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

13 Feb 2024 17:13 CST
7 min read

The summer transfer window doesn't open for several months, but clubs across world football are already planning their transfer activity.

On February 23, Arsenal have received surprise hope in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool want to sign 'the next Lionel Messi' and Chelsea have identified Milos Kerkez as a possible new left-back.

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

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Brentford are contemplating a summer move for Jonathan David, who Thomas Frank believes can replace Ivan Toney, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Man Utd Transfer News

Fabrizio Romano has delivered a major update on the future of Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt.

Man Utd’s decision to move for Rasmus Hojlund in the summer has been vindicated by the interest that is starting to come for the striker.

Man Utd are eyeing Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba, according to latest reports.

Man Utd and Tottenham are making 'concerted efforts' to sign Jarrad Branthwaite, according to a report.

Man Utd have named Denzel Dumfries as a “concrete” transfer target ahead of the summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag eyes a new right-back.

Galatasaray had tried to sign Man Utd's Christian Eriksen in the January transfer window but failed to secure the move after only offering to pay 20% of the player's salary without a loan fee.

Arsenal Transfer News

Kylian Mbappe would “willingly join” Arsenal to follow in Thierry Henry’s footsteps, according to sensational reports.

Rio Ferdinand believes that Ivan Toney must be “respectful” if he joins Arsenal amid constant rumours of a Brentford exit.

Arsenal have an interest in Galatasaray's Baris Alper Yilmaz, according to fresh reports from Turkey.

Arsenal are in pole position to secure Ivan Toney's services, according to a report.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth star Milos Kerkez as they look to sign a new left-back this summer.

Chelsea’s summer plans have been addressed by football transfer news expert David Ornstein, who has lifted the lid on the club’s chances of landing Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

Conor Gallagher delivered a match-winning performance for Chelsea against Crystal Palace on Monday to provide a major transfer headache for the Blues' hierarchy.

Liverpool Transfer News

Liverpool are plotting a spectacular swoop for Lamine Yamal, according to a sensational report from Spain.

Liverpool are to grant the wish of managerial great Sven-Goran Eriksson by offering him the chance to manage at Anfield in a charity match against Ajax Legends.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to give Man Utd a facelift in the summer, but his plans threaten to be thwarted by Liverpool, who are angling to beat the INEOS chief to his first major target.

Other Transfer News

Inter Miami have secured the signature of sought-after midfielder Federico Redondo, according to various reports.

A move to join Lionel Messi in Florida is the perfect choice for THIS reason.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is a big fan of Ralf Rangnick, according to Spanish media.

Ukraine star Georgiy Sudakov has been given a release clause of €150 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Jaden Philogene has left Aston Villa bitterly regretting their decision to sell him to Hull City last summer.

Real Madrid have a “new mission” to scout Lille wonderkid Leny Yoro, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Read more about: La Liga Serie A Bundesliga Ligue 1 Premier League MLS Arsenal Aston Villa B'mouth Brentford C. Palace Chelsea Inter Lille Liverpool Man Utd Real Madrid Tottenham Christian Eriksen Conor Gallagher Denzel Dumfries Ivan Toney Jarrad Branthwaite Jonathan David Kylian Mbappé Lamine Yamal Leny Yoro Matthijs de Ligt Miloš Kerkez Rasmus Hojlund Victor Osimhen