Man Utd plans THREATENED, Olise's Chelsea U-TURN, Liverpool SHOCK transfer: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 17 Aug 2023 22:05 BST
• 5 min read

Thursday delivered plenty of shocking transfer news as Chelsea were forced to pull out of signing Michael Olise.

Plus, Manchester United's transfer plans are under threat and Liverpool are finally signing a defensive midfielder. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Ten Hag plans in jeopardy

Pre-season optimism surrounding Man Utd has dissipated and we are told that Erik ten Hag could very well mis out on his remaining transfer targets.

In fact, Inter have already launched a bid for Benjamin Pavard.

Arsenal may also try to get in on the action.

And the handling of the Mason Greenwood situation is tearing the club apart internally.

Chelsea's Olise fail

Chelsea were forced to pull out of signing Michael Olise despite triggering his release clause after Crystal Palace threatened to take legal action over the Blues' 'tapping up' of the Frenchman.

But what is 'tapping up'? Check out our handy explanation of this illicit but widespread transfer practice.

The Blues have already moved on and are now targeting a surprising Premier League star.

One of Olise's compatriots is also being monitored.

The process of signing Romeo Lavia, meanwhile, is proceeding positively.

Liverpool to sign midfielder

Liverpool have finally found the defensive midfielder Jurgen Klopp has been crying out for. Wataru Endo was on Merseyside today to complete his medical.

But the Reds may not be done there.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Antoine Griezmann has once again reiterated his desire to end his career in MLS.

There, he would be reunited with Lionel Messi, who has revealed why he chose to dump Paris for Miami.

David de Gea should perhaps also consider looking westward as he has just been rejected by another European club.

Or perhaps he should look eastward where Saudi clubs are currently trying to hijack Barcelona's move for Xavi's dream target.

One man already in the Gulf State is Neymar and it has been revealed what kind of material perks he will receive from Al-Hilal.

Montpellier's coach has admitted that Chelsea and West Ham target Elye Wahi wants to move.

And lastly, Kylian Mbappe has apparently promised Real Madrid that he will sign for them next summer.

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