Transfer News Today: Man Utd given LIFELINE, Arsenal eye Barca STAR, Chelsea make striker U-TURN

Tom Weber

Updated: 24 Aug 2023 21:50 BST
9 min read

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2022/23 — © ProShots

There are now just a few days to go until the summer transfer window closes.

And for many of the biggest teams in the Premier League and in Europe, there is still a lot of work to do.

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And there are also a number of top players whose futures must be sorted in the next week and a half.

Here are all the major football transfer news today.

Man Utd Transfer News

* Manchester United have been given a lifeline in their pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat after Fiorentina lowered their asking price for the Moroccan. (Corriere dello Sport)

* The Glazers have been warned about an intense backlash if they do not sell the club following bids from Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe. (Yahoo!)

* Man Utd are set to close a deal for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. ((various)

* Harry Maguire is set to stay at Manchester United this season after demanding a payout of around £12m to leave, with the club only offering half that. (Manchester Evening News)

* Man Utd and RB Leipzig are fighting it out to sign Croatian wonderkid striker Dino Klapija for a January transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Mason Greenwood reportedly believes he has ‘blown’ any chance of a transfer to Saudi Arabia after describing the career of ex-United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘dead’. (The Sun)

* United youngster Dan Gore is not expected to be sent on loan this season. (MEN)

* Out-of-favour full-back Brandon Williams is 'poised' to join Ipswich Town on loan. (Pete O'Rourke)

* Facundo Pellistri is in talks to join Sheffield United on loan. (The Telegraph)

* Jonny Evans is set to sign a one-year contract at Old Trafford after impressing Erik ten Hag during pre-season. (Daily Telegraph)

* However, United are still holding out for a move for Jean-Clair Todibo (link)

© ProShots - Man Utd have been given a lifeline in their pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat

Arsenal Transfer News

* EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal are pushing to sign Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati. (FootballTransfers exclusive)

* Multiple clubs from Saudi Arabia are battling to convince Nicolas Pepe to join them. (L'Equipe)

* The Gunners are hoping to raise £100m from sales before the end of the window, with defender Gabriel among the players being considered to leave. (Daily Mail)

* Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sell Folarin Balogun to Monaco. (various)

* Besiktas are eyeing a move for Rob Holding. (L'Equipe)

© ProShots - Will Nicolas Pepe ever leave Arsenal?

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Chelsea Transfer News

* Romelu Lukaku has been offered a way back into the Chelsea first team by Mauricio Pochettino, with the Blues boss open to talks about the Belgian staying at the club. (Di Marzio)

* However, Chelsea could lower their asking price for Lukaku to £35m due to a lack of interest and encourage him to join Saudi sides. (Evening Standard)

* Chelsea could have the advantage over PSG to sign Lyon wonderkid Bradley Barcola, with the French side wanting players in exchange for the forward. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Chelsea are set to face off with Manchester United over the signing of Croatian wonderkid Dino Klapija.

* Callum Hudson-Odoi is now in pole position to move to Nottingham Forest. (TeamTalk)

* Trevoh Chalobah has been told Chelsea will accept offers for him this summer. (Evening Standard)

* Chelsea are confident the Premier League will finally approve a new £40m deal for a shirt sponsor, which could fund a further transfer spree. (Telegraph)

Liverpool Transfer News

* Mo Salah has reportedly agreed terms over a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad. (arriyadiyah)

*Fluminense midfielder Andre has insisted he will see out the season in Brazil despite Liverpool's interest in him. (ge Globo)

* Jurgen Klopp contacted Moises Caicedo after Brighton accepted Liverpool's offer for the midfielder, but the Ecuador international told the German that Chelsea was his preferred destination. (The Athletic)

* Liverpool have completed the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni from Leicester. (official)

* Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure is still on the radar of Liverpool. (Caught Offside)

Man City Transfer News

* Aymeric Laporte has confirmed his departure from Manchester City ahead of a move to Al-Nassr. (Twitter)

* City have seen a bid in excess of €50 million rejected for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes. (Fabrizio Romano)

* Pep Guardiola has focused his attention on other targets after the collapse of the Paqueta deal, with Crystal Palace star Ebrechi Eze on his wishlist.

Barcelona Transfer News

* 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal is set to be called up by Spain for next month's international break. (Mundo Deportivo)

* Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. (Sport)

* Leverkusen have tabled a €20m offer for Blaugrana youngster Ez Abde. (Sport)

* The deal to sign Joao Cancelo from Man City is considered 'just a matter of time.' (Fabrizio Romano)

* Sporting director Deco believes that signing Cancelo over Ivan Fresneda is a mistake. (Sport)

* Barcelona have been told how they can secure the signing of long-term target Bernardo Silva after he signed a new contract with Manchester City containing a €59m release clause.