Arsenal & Man Utd face shock Olise competition, Chelsea agree Messinho deal: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 8 May 2024 22:42 BST
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered some huge stories as a new challenger for Michael Olise's signature emerged.

Plus, Chelsea agreed terms with one of the game's biggest wonderkids and Man Utd are looking to do the same thanks to their INEOS connection. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Villa confident of Olise deal

FootballTransfers can reveal that Aston Villa are confident of beating Arsenal and Man Utd to Michael Olise's signature.

Exclusive: Ipswich eye lower-league sensation

We are also told that lower-league star Chris Conn-Clarke could make the step up from the National League to the Premier League as Ipswich are keen.

Chelsea seal Messinho terms

According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Palmeiras youngster Estevao, also known as 'Messinho.'

Man Utd use INEOS links

Man Utd, meanwhile, are looking to sign Italian prospect Simone Pafundi by using their INEOS connection.

Bayern's coaching snubs

Bayern have been rejected by pretty much every one of their coaching targets. Here's why nobody wants to manage them.

Mbappe to Real

Real Madrid have reached the Champions League final and Kylian Mbappe's official announcement that he will leave PSG is imminent.

However, the French star has been urged to snub Los Blancos by one of his compatriots.

Ten Hag is gone

Man Utd are playing like a team that knows full well that their coach won't be there next season.

Worse still, Erik ten Hag's own players are mocking him now.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea's pursuit of Nico Williams has taken a fresh twist.

Arne Slot will have to fight hard if he wants to bring one of his favourite Feyenoord players with him to Liverpool.

Wantaway Barcelona wonderkid Vitor Roque has received as many as 30 transfer inquiries, including from Chelsea.

The Blues are also back in for Aaron Ramsdale.

A former Barcelona flop has been on fire this season and he could be available for nothing this summer.

Man Utd are already lining up a replacement for Andre Onana.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's perfect next signing could, however, be a current Barcelona defender.

One of Arsenal's most high-profile players has been transfer-listed.

Barcelona have held talks with one of the Gunners' top targets.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed which three Chelsea players are definitely on their way out this summer.

Lastly, the transfer expert has revealed Casemiro's most likely destination as he looks set to depart Man Utd.