Man Utd REJECTED by Serie A star, Arsenal need to make 'exceptional' bid: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 30 Apr 2024 23:00 BST
• 4 min read

Tuesday 30 April was another busy day of transfer news as clubs across world football hone in on their summer plans.

Manchester United have been rejected by Nicolo Barella, according to Italian media, while Arsenal will need to make an "exceptional offer" to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Xavi Simons.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest stories of the day.

EXCLUSIVE Transfer News

Man Utd will aim to retain the services of Harry Maguire despite suggestions that the former captain is up for sale, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Man Utd Transfer News

Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella has reportedly rejected a move to Man Utd in favour of signing a contract extension at San Siro.

Former Netherlands star Wesley Sneijder says that Erik ten Hag ruined his chances of succeeding at Man Utd when he went head to head with Cristiano Ronaldo in a power struggle at Old Trafford.

Meanwhile, Alan Pardew has urged the Red Devils to consider appointing a Championship manager as Ten Hag's replacement.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted he is not thinking about a possible Man Utd exit amid reports of a summer departure.

Marcus Rashford is unlikely to join Arsenal, despite links with Mikel Arteta's side.

Fabrizio Romano has reiterated that Man Utd are planning to cash in on Mason Greenwood this summer.

Other Transfer News

Arsenal would have to table an 'exceptional offer' to land Xavi Simons, according to a report.

Juventus are ahead of Arsenal in the race to sign Bologna sensation Joshua Zirkzee.

Arsenal were interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid Florian Wirtz during his time at FC Koln, according to former Gunners scout Yousuf Sajjad.

Ajax target Graham Potter is also a candidate for the soon-to-be-vacant job at Feyenoord, according to Dutch media.

Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino will leave the club on a permanent deal when the 2023-24 season concludes, according to reports.

Ian Maatsen wants to make a permanent switch from Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund this summer.

Pape Daouda Diong is actually set to join RC Strasbourg rather than Chelsea, according to French media.