Chelsea battle Liverpool for €80m star, Arsenal get 'next Mudryk' boost: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 17 Apr 2024 22:44 BST
• 6 min read

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea and Liverpool entered into a heated battle for a defensive superstar.

Plus, Messi could be on his way to Stamford Bridge and Arsenal received a major update on a player called the 'next Mykhailo Mudryk.' There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Liverpool join Diomande race

FootballTransfers can reveal that Liverpool have entered the race to sign €80m Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande.

That said, maybe Liverpool should be more worried about signing a new striker as Darwin Nunez is officially Europe's worst finisher.

Exclusive: BS Group profile

We also sat down with BS Group's founder Badou Sambague to talk about one of the biggest up-and-coming agencies in football.

Messi to Chelsea?

Chelsea - or rather BlueCo-owned Strasbourg - are interested in signing Rayane Messi.

Sudakov to move

Arsenal target Georgiy Sudakov is expected to follow in Mykhailo Mudryk's footsteps and depart Shakhtar Donetsk for big, big money this summer.

Neymar vs Mbappe

Neymar has once again shown that he is not particularly fond of former teammate Kylian Mbappe.

The Frenchman starred for PSG against Barcelona, but Real Madrid might face a major threat for his signature.

Who is Nestory Irankunda?

Bayern-bound Nestory Irankunda has been on fire recently despite being just 18. Here's all you need to know about the 'Australian Messi.'

Man Utd's Champions League fate

Man Utd will likely miss out on the Champions League this season and they have no one to blame but themselves...and an Instagram post.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Aston Villa will be on red alert over Douglas Luiz after Arsenal received a major update.

Juventus are forced to pay Cristiano Ronaldo a fortune despite the Portuguese leaving the club three years ago.

Real Madrid-bound Endrick has been hailed as 'God's chosen one' by a teammate.

A former Man Utd player has urged Joao Neves to snub the Red Devils.

Chelsea have made a move for a bargain World Cup winner and Mauricio Pochettino is loving it.

Man Utd are facing a battle to sign their ideal Casemiro replacement.

Man Utd's pursuit of Ivan Toney has gone all wrong.

Chelsea have been tipped to sign two Man Utd superstars.

They have also been told to sign an out-of-contract Man Utd player.

Mo Salah, meanwhile, has already agreed to leave Liverpool, according to a former teammate.

Here are five potential replacements for the Egyptian King.

Man Utd have received a brilliant update on Kobbie Mainoo's future.

Don't count Arsenal out of the race to sign Victor Osimhen!

Lastly, Chelsea will be kicking themselves that they didn't snap up this French star in light of his stunning Champions League performances.