Mbappe bombshell, Blackburn U-turn, ‘Bad apple’ Rashford - FootballTransfers recap

3 Feb 2024 18:40 GMT | 2 min read
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The window has just finished but there are still a couple of interesting pieces of transfer news that have filtered through, not least by FootballTransfers.

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Blackburn suffer transfer complications

Indeed, Blackburn Rovers face a nervous wait to discover whether they have indeed completed a loan deal for Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire as FootballTransfers understands the transfer faces the possibility of breaking down.

Mbappe to snub PSG for Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season and wants to join Real Madrid. It appears that the whole affair is approaching its climax, with the superstar finally about to make his eagerly-anticipated move to Los Blancos. Mbappe’s contract is up at Parc des Princes in June and so far is yet to sign an extension.

Real make decision on Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea have received Real Madrid’s final decision on Kepa Arrizabalaga's future. The Spaniard is currently on loan at the Spanish capital but it appears they are not interested in resigning the goalkeeper. The decision comes just five months after the 29-year-old arrived at the Bernabeu with hopes of securing a permanent spot with the Spanish giants.

Rashford slammed by Souness

Marcus Rashford has received both barrels
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Despite his stunning goal against Wolves over the weekend, Marcus Rashford has found himself in the crosshairs of Graeme Souness. The former Liverpool man has taken at the England international after he missed training owing to a boozy night out in Belfast. The United forward was subsequently axed from the squad which travelled to Newport for the FA Cup fourth round.

Man City eye Tottenham starlet

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has dispatched his scouts to monitor the promising talent of 18-year-old Tyrese Hall of Tottenham, FootballTransfers exclusively revealed. The young central midfielder, who was previously with Chelsea, has been drumming up a storm at youth level, netting an impressive 16 goals for Spurs' Under-16s during his time there.

Arsenal face competition for midfield target

Martin Zubimendi is still on Arsenal's radar
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Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi will be at the centre of a three-way transfer tussle in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, with Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all keen on his signature. He boasts four caps for Spain, being part of the squad that won the 2023 Nations League, and is regarded as one of the top midfield talents in LaLiga.

Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones drums up interest

Liverpool could be facing bids for midfielder Curtis Jones this summer, with Premier League rivals down south taking notice of his performances. The 23-year-old has started nine of Liverpool’s 15 Premier League games this season having spent a considerable amount of time out of the team through injury and suspension.

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