Man Utd’s Onana annoyance, Xhaka’s Arsenal exit, Chelsea’s Lukaku stance: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Hancock

• Updated: 3 Jul 2023 22:39 BST
• 4 min read

The first day of the first full week of the summer 2023 transfer window saw plenty of drama across the Premier League and beyond.

There’s plenty to sink our teeth into this Monday evening, so let’s get going straight away!

Man Utd face competition for Onana

Manchester United’s pursuit of Andre Onana appears to have become a little bit more difficult, with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr lodging a bid for the Inter Milan goalkeeper.

The end of an era at Arsenal?

Following months of speculation, Granit Xhaka seems set to leave Arsenal: Bayer Leverkusen are said to have reached an agreement for the feisty Swiss midfielder.

Chelsea less than impressed

Chelsea appear no closer to selling Romelu Lukaku, with the Blues said to be far from satisfied with Inter Milan’s approach to negotiations to re-sign the striker on a permanent basis.

Blues flop says farewell

But Chelsea have got one unwanted player off their books: eight years – and 26 appearances after signing from Augsburg, Baba Rahman has finally left Stamford Bridge.

Inter’s Messi revelation

Crossing the pond now, and it has emerged that Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami was more than three years in the making.

Man City let ‘keeper leave

In the first of two exclusives today, we brought you the news that Manchester City have told goalkeeper Zack Steffen he can leave – with Burnley already reaching out about a possible move.

Everton want Rodrigo

We also revealed that Everton are keen on Leeds forward Rordrigo but could face competition from a number of Saudi Pro League clubs.

Thiago’s huge hint?

Finishing up at Anfield, Liverpool midfielder Thiago has sparked fresh speculation over his future with some intriguing social media activity…

Caicedo deal not on the cards

It doesn’t like the Reds will be signing Moises Caicedo, though, with Brighton reportedly demanding nine figures for their midfield star.