Arsenal prepare MAJOR deal, Chelsea's Osimhen boost, Man Utd's Neves bomb: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• 8 Apr 2024 22:35 BST
• 5 min read

Monday delivered plenty of intriguing transfer news as Arsenal took the first steps towards a major signing.

Plus, Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen and Fabrizio Romano dropped a bombshell on Man Utd's summer plans. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump in.

Exclusive: Arsenal open Trossard talks

FootballTransfers can reveal that Arsenal are ready to offer Leandro Trossard a new contract.

Exclusive: Martial to reject Saudi Arabia

We are also told that Man Utd forward Anthony Martial will snub a move to Saudi Arabia this summer in favour of remaining in Europe.

Exclusive: Brighton meet Martin

FootballTransfers understands that Brighton held talks with Southampton coach Russell Martin during the international break amid uncertainty over Roberto de Zerbi's future.

Exclusive: Leeds want to keep Summerville

Finally, we can reveal that Leeds will attempt to keep Crysencio Summerville by offering him a bumper new deal amid high-profile interest.

Striker domino

Chelsea have received a massive boost in pursuit of Victor Osimhen by the revelation that a move to the Premier League is still his priority for the summer.

Consequently, the Blues' interest in Viktor Gyokeres is cooling, which is great news for Arsenal.

However, Osimhen could also negatively affect the Gunners this summer and potentially ruin two transfers.

Romano's Man Utd bomb

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Man Utd will not move for long-time target Joao Neves this summer.

The transfer expert also provided the latest on the Red Devils' search for a new centre-back.

Raphael Varane is set to leave the club in the summer, but there may already be a replacement waiting in the wings at Old Trafford.

Transfer news

Lastly, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. A forgotten Chelsea flop could be on his way back to the Premier League.

Barcelona have been urged to raid Real Madrid for a key player.

Man Utd have received a horrible update on Donny van de Beek.

Erling Haaland is having second thoughts about joining Real Madrid in light of Kylian Mbappe's impending move.

Ex-Chelsea coach Graham Potter has rejected a European giant.

Liverpool desperately need an upgrade on Darwin Nunez.

Arsenal are ready to break the bank for a midfielder who can become better than Jude Bellingham.

Finally, Fabrizio Romano has revealed Chelsea's next potential wonderkid signing.