Chelsea bid for Moscardo, Ronaldo’s message, Man Utd get Sancho offer – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• Updated: 25 Nov 2023 22:43 GMT
• 4 min read

It was a bad day for Chelsea on the field as they suffered a humbling 4-1 Premier League loss to Newcastle, but away from it the Blues are making progress with their transfer plans.

Specifically, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are closing in on a January move for Gabriel Moscardo, having made an opening bid for the Corinthians midfielder who has been likened to Declan Rice.

But landing the 18-year-old promises to be no easy task, with competition hot for a young man expected to make his club a record transfer fee.

De Bruyne’s SHOCK Saudi interest

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne is wanted by a side from Saudi Arabia. That doesn’t sound so unusual – but it’s a second division side that want to sign the Belgium international, who has been one of the game’s standout players over the last decade.

Ronaldo’s Man Utd message

It is around a year since Cristiano Ronaldo departed Manchester United, but while the Red Devils have foundered without the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, the Portuguese has been in electric form for Al-Nassr.Ronaldo was written off by manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, but in typically bullish style, the 38-year-old has responded with a strong message for the Dutchman.

Greenwood threatens to cause Ratcliffe headache

Mason Greenwood remains on the books of Manchester United after a controversial 18 months, but his form for Getafe promises to pose incoming minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe a problem.

Man Utd get Sancho offer

Jadon Sancho has not played for Manchester United since August and appears destined to depart Old Trafford in the January transfer window. His departure is set to accelerate in the weeks ahead, with the Red Devils having landed an offer for the England international.

Havertz arrives at Arsenal

Kai Havertz was Arsenal’s hero on Saturday as they secured a 1-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League. The Germany star netted in the 89th minute to get the win – and Gunners fans believe it’s a turning point for the ex-Chelsea man.

Santi Gimenez’s January stance revealed

Feyenoord attacker Santi Gimenez is wanted by Chelsea and Real Madrid and FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal what the plans for the Mexico international are during the January transfer window.

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