Chelsea revelation, Man Utd sign Arsenal star, Man City’s Rodri replacement: FootballTransfers recap
Saturday delivered plenty of action as it was revealed just how close Chelsea came to signing Jhon Duran.
Plus, Man Utd officially announced the signing of an Arsenal wonderkid and Man City identified a potential Rodri replacement. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.
Exclusive: Man City eye Varela
FootballTransfers understands that Porto midfielder Alan Varela is being scouted by Man City after Rodri’s ACL injury.
Chelsea’s Duran revelation
Chelsea were ‘really, really, really close’ to signing Jhon Duran in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, but the deal collapsed because of Conor Gallagher.
Now, the Blues might have to battle Real Madrid for his signature.
Man Utd sign Obi-Martin
Man Utd have finally been able to confirm the signing of Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.
Pogback?
Paul Pogba’s doping ban has been reduced, but he will not suit up for Juventus again.
Once Man Utd’s record signing, his value has plummeted in recent years.
Transfer news
Finally, let’s finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd’s dream Erik ten Hag replacement is unattainable.
Barcelona are already having second thoughts about a summer transfer.
Ruud Gullit believes that Joshua Zirkzee’s move to Man Utd was a mistake.
Mikel Arteta has revealed how he unlocked Kai Havertz.
Jamal Musiala has ‘no reason’ to leave Bayern Munich.
Arsenal target Hugo Larsson signed a new contract completely out of the blue.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Al-Nassr to sign Kevin de Bruyne.
Barcelona are bargain-hunting again.
Lastly, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is in talks over a new Napoli deal.