Man Utd step up chase for €100m midfielder as green light given to shock return

Suraj Radia

• 18 Mar 2026 22:20 GMT
• 6 min read

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Find out the biggest stories on another exciting day on FootballTransfers as teams prepare for the end of the season and look forward to big money deals for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Liverpool set for summer upheaval after big money Saudi Arabia approach for Arne Slot favourite

Liverpool could make an intriguing change to their hierarchy after their difficult season, with sporting director Richard Hughes lined up for an exit this summer after just two years in the job.

Real Madrid put SIX on the transfer block as plan for Chelsea raid on Fernandez emerges

Real Madrid are set to allow six first team players to leave this summer, with the Spanish giants desperate to rejuvenate their squad after a turbulent campaign.

Chelsea preparing 'major summer push' to make record transfer for Cole Palmer's best friend

Chelsea are preparing a ‘major summer push’ to make a blockbuster signing that could help secure the future of Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge.

Man Utd step up talks for €100m midfielder with top target 'extremely open' to summer transfer

Manchester United have stepped up their chase for a new marquee midfield signing this summer after opening talks with a top target in the hopes of sealing a summer deal.

Said El Mala says 'yes' to Premier League transfer after 'strong' Chelsea bid

Koln wonderkid Said El Mala has greenlit a summer transfer to the Premier League, but he will not join Chelsea despite the Blues' "strong bid" for his services.

Liam Rosenior's first Chelsea signing is 'nearly done'

Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco is set to become the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era at Chelsea, more sources have confirmed.

Xabi Alonso picks his first three Liverpool signings

Xabi Alonso is preparing to take over as Liverpool manager from Arne Slot, and the former Real Madrid boss has already earmarked three new arrivals for another exciting summer transfer window at Anfield.

Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho gets green light to complete shock return

Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho is closing in on a second return to Borussia Dortmund, according to German media.

Enzo Fernandez wants Real Madrid move after explosive Chelsea interview

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is open to a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to a reliable journalist.

Joao Gomes’ Liverpool dream crushed as Man Utd emerge top choice

Joao Gomes is at the heart of a transfer battle between Manchester United and Liverpool, but the Wolves midfielder has been told to follow his head to Old Trafford and not his heart to Anfield.

Man Utd open talks to sign the 'next Eden Hazard'

Manchester United are ready to rival Arsenal for the signing of Ajax wonderkid Mika Godts.

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