Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea agreement as Man Utd edge closer to dream deal

27 Aug 2026 22:02 BST | 5 min read
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We are into the final week of the transfer window with the new season underway and teams desperately trying to finalise big money deals for the long campaign ahead.

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