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Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Goncalo Ramos, Victor Osimhen, Desire Doue

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 August 2024, 06:45
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Liverpool identify Ligue 1 left-back as Andy Robertson replacement?

Liverpool reportedly identify Rennes full-back Adrien Truffert as a potential successor to their current first-choice left-back Andy Robertson. Read more.

Mikel Arteta suggests Arsenal will not recruit new striker this summer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggests that the Gunners may decide against signing a new striker before the summer transfer deadline. Read more.

Ange Postecoglou confirms Tottenham transfer U-turn over defender's future

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reveals that full-back Djed Spence is set to remain with the club for the 2024-25 season. Read more.

Carlo Ancelotti delivers update on Real Madrid's transfer plans

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that "the squad is closed", with Los Blancos not planning to sign any other players this summer. Read more.

Why is Ilkay Gundogan absent for Barcelona against Valencia?

Ilkay Gundogan will not feature for Barcelona in their opening match of the 2024-25 La Liga campaign against Valencia. Read more.

Transfers news and rumours today: Matt O'Riley to Atalanta, Gustavo Nunes to Brentford, Diego Moreira to Strasbourg

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Matt O'Riley to Atalanta, Gustavo Nunes to Brentford and Diego Moreira to Strasbourg. Read more.

Barcelona 'suspicious' of Frenkie de Jong contract plan amid Man United talk

Barcelona are reportedly fearful that Frenkie de Jong - heavily linked with Manchester United - is trying to run down his contract, which expires in 2026. Read more.

Chelsea to look elsewhere after 'target' suffers "serious" injury in season opener?

Chelsea may have to look elsewhere for a new striker after their reported transfer target Goncalo Ramos sustained a serious ankle injury in PSG's season-opener. Read more.

Arsenal drop major transfer hint as 24-year-old missing from Wolves squad

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is left out of the Gunners' squad to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League amid speculation surrounding his future. Read more.

Arsenal 'draw up' three-man striker shortlist to replace Eddie Nketiah this summer

Arsenal have reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of strikers to replace Eddie Nketiah before the transfer window slams shut at the end of this month. Read more.

Arsenal receive massive Mikel Merino transfer boost amid new offer talks?

Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an improved offer to sign Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad turned down their opening bid of £21.5m. Read more.

Three midfielders Man United could sign before end of summer transfer window

Sports Mole looks at three midfielders that Manchester United could sign before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Defender absent from squad for Ipswich game amid interest

A Liverpool player is reportedly absent from the squad to face Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon due to the possibility of a transfer elsewhere. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: International defender's agent in England to discuss move?

Liverpool reportedly revive their previous interest in an international defender as they bid to strengthen their backline before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Key man 'offered' move to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal reportedly register an interest in signing a key Manchester City defender just over two weeks before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Man United boss Erik ten Hag explains Jadon Sancho's absence against Fulham

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reveals that it was a tactical decision to leave Jadon Sancho out of the squad against Fulham on Friday night. Read more.

Transfer news and rumours: Nketiah to Forest, Lacroix to Palace, Benson to Leeds

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Eddie Nketiah to Nottingham Forest and Maxence Lacroix to Crystal Palace. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham dealt transfer blow as £42.6m wonderkid deal confirmed

Paris Saint-Germain confirm the signing of teenage winger Desire Doue from Rennes for £42.6m, ending Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of signing the Frenchman. Read more.

Man United 'make Frenkie de Jong transfer decision' amid speculation

Manchester United will not sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong before the end of the transfer window despite the recent speculation, according to a report. Read more.

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