Real Madrid agree Mbappe terms, Liverpool battle Arsenal for LaLiga star: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 8 Feb 2024 22:23 GMT
• 6 min read

Thursday delivered plenty of huge football news as Real Madrid reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Kylian Mbappe.

Plus, Liverpool are ready to challenge Arsenal for a €60 million midfielder and the Gunners, Man Utd and Chelsea have received an Ivan Toney transfer guarantee. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Liverpool want Zubimendi

FootballTransfers and Anfield Watch can confirm that Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.

Confirmed: McGuire to Blackburn off

The English Football League has confirmed FootballTransfers' exclusive reporting that Duncan McGuire's move to Blackburn has fallen through for a second time.

Real Madrid make Mbappe breakthrough

Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Kylian Mbappe.

The Frenchman will complete a Los Blancos team that could dominate the game for the next decade.

His move could also influence the future of Erling Haaland.

Mbappe's exit won't be the only seismic change at PSG.

According to one Spanish journalist, Mbappe is already 'the most insufferable player in Real Madrid's history.'

Romano's Toney guarantee

Fabrizio Romano has issued an Ivan Toney transfer guarantee after Thomas Frank's recent comment that he will likely be sold in the summer.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd are ready to turn a massive profit on a first-team regular.

Liverpool have received a massive boost in their pursuit of Xabi Alonso.

The Reds have also reignited their interest in USMNT star Antonee Robinson.

However, there is nothing to reports linking them with Leroy Sane, according to Fabrizio Romano.

One of the Reds' targets will be 'one to watch in the summer,' says the transfer expert.

Jules Kounde is being linked with a Barcelona exit, should Chelsea make another attempt to sign him?

In positive news, the Blaugrana have a secret pact with one of the world's biggest talents.

Speaking of wonderkids, Arsenal could sell Jakub Kiwior to fund a move for Ajax's Jorrel Hato.

Man Utd have been rocked by the news that Aston Villa have approached one of their long-time targets.

According to sporting director Deco, Kylian Mbappe would make Barcelona worse.

Antonio Conte has reportedly thrown his hat in the ring to take over from Xavi at the end of the season.

Chelsea have reignited their interest in a very inexpensive Barcelona talent.

Lastly, Arsenal are still interested in Ousmane Diomande despite his AFCON nightmare.