Onana to Man Utd IMMINENT and Arsenal want the next Neymar: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 13 Jul 2023 23:04 BST
• 6 min read

Thursday delivered some huge Manchester United transfer news as Andre Onana's move edges closer.

Plus, Arsenal are scouting the 'next Neymar' and Liverpool are raided by Saudi Arabia. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal scout Santos starlet

FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal that Arsenal are keeping a keen eye on Marcos Leonardo, dubbed the 'next Neymar.'

Confirmed: Everton want Elanga

We were also able to corroborate that Everton are keen on Manchester United's Anthony Elanga.

Man Utd's Onana deal 'imminent'

Manchester United have their David de Gea replacement! Negotiations between Inter and the Red Devils for Andre Onana are in the final stages and a deal is imminent.

Not everything is going Erik ten Hag's way at the moment, however. Atalanta have rejected United's latest approach for Rasmus Hojlund.

Liverpool's midfield decimation

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson made a dramatic U-turn and now appears to be on his way to Saudi Arabia.

There, he could soon face Fabinho, who is also being courted by Saudi sides.

Thiago Alcantara could also leave Merseyside for warmer climes, but it's not the Middle East.

Hegerberg, Oberdorf or Putellas?

Who might be the best player at the upcoming Women's World Cup? FootballTransfers has the answers.

It's lonely at the top

With Jude Bellingham recently turning 20, Barcelona's Gavi is the most valuable teenager in world football - and by quite some distance, too.

Declan Rice to Arsenal

Declan Rice's Arsenal move still has not been confirmed and Jorginho has admitted that even the Gunners players are in the dark about the deal.

Frank Lampard, meanwhile, has revealed that he wanted to sign Rice for Chelsea.

Rice, for his part, was spotted enjoying the Portuguese weather with...AC Milan's Rafael Leao.

Who is Noam Emeran?

Noam Emeran impressed for Manchester United in their first pre-season friendly against Leeds. If you want to find out more about the youngster, we have you covered.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Vicente del Bosque believes that Real Madrid have an obligation to buy Kylian Mbappe.

Vitor Roque's agent has claimed that Vinicius Junior betrayed Barcelona by signing for Real Madrid.

Lyon have decided to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of Rayan Cherki amid Chelsea's interest in the player.

Lionel Messi will officially sign his Inter Miami contract imminently and he could already make his debut next week.

Milan are trying to sign an Arsenal academy product, but the Gunners' asking price could prove to be a problem.

Lastly, Wout Weghorst could become part of one of Europe's most exciting club projects despite his terrible stint at Manchester United.