Haaland to Man City date set and Sir Alex Ferguson talks to Ronaldo - FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 8 May 2022 22:15 BST
• 3 min read

The summer transfer window is edging ever closer and as a result, the summer business is becoming more and more relevant as teams try to finalise deals before the market officially opens.

Here are five of the biggest stories from 8 May 2022.

Haaland to Man City date set

A date has been set for when Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland expects to make a decision on his future.

He has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City and incoming Dortmund sporting director has revealed when he expects decisions to be made.

Man Utd stars to face pay cut

Manchester United players will reportedly pay a big price for missing out on Champions League football this season.

A pay cut will be coming their way.

Azpilicueta tells Chelsea he wants to leave

Chelsea will reportedly lose their captain Cesar Azpilicueta along with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen as the Spaniard has told incoming new owner Todd Boehly that he wants to leave.

Barcelona is his expected destination.

Sir Alex Ferguson discusses Ronaldo's future

Former Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo amid questions over his future at the Old Trafford club.

Ronaldo is Man Utd's top goalscorer this season but could leave due to missing out on Champions League football.

Barcelona target Verratti

Frenkie de Jong could leave Barcelona this summer and the Camp Nou based side could move for Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti as his replacement.

They won't let the Dutchman go easily though.