Arsenal's Mbappe ploy as Suarez eyes Messi reunion in Miami: FootballTransfers recap

Stuart Telford

Updated: 23 Jul 2023 03:17 CDT
3 min read

Kylian Mbappe is coveted by Arsenal — © ProShots

The summer transfer merry-go-round is getting into full swing, with Saturday 22 July throwing up some huge stories on the game's biggest names. FootballTransfers rounds up the latest.

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Kylian Mbappe had already been excluded by Paris Saint-Germain's trip to Japan, with his current employers believing he has an agreement in place with Real Madrid. But more than just the record European champions will make a move for his services…

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal consider Mbappe deal by selling €53m player

© ProShots - Arsenal want to snatch Mbappe from under Real Madrid's noses.

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Mbappe and could use Gabriel Martinelli as a makeweight to sign the Frenchman in 2024, according to FootballTransfers collaborator Steve Kay.

'Suarez now a problem' - Gremio confirm former Barca man wants Messi reunion

© ProShots - Luis Suarez wants to be reunited with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

Luis Suarez has been linked with a transfer from Gremio to Inter Miami, where he would reunite with long-time Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, and now his coach has all but confirmed his intent to do so.

Chelsea 'agreement close' with third attacking ace after Nkunku and Jackson

© ProShots - Nkunku will have significant company in the final third at Chelsea next season.

Chelsea are closing on the signing of Ajax and Ghana star Mohammed Kudus, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein.

Premier League pressed to explain 'market value' after Newcastle's ASM bid

© ProShots - Premier League clubs think Newcastle have artificially inflated Saint-Maximin's fee.

Newcastle are set to sell Allan Saint-Maximin to Al-Ahli for €35 million, but some of the Toon's Premier League rivals smell a rat…

Lukaku 'only has one club on his mind'

© ProShots - Lukaku wants to play for Juventus whether or not they sell Dusan Vlahovic.

Romelu Lukaku's future looks uncertain with Juventus hijacking Inter Milan's bid to re-sign the Chelsea man, while Saudi Arabian interest lurks, but the player only wants to plat for the Bianconeri.

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