Big transfer news came on Friday as manager Ruben Amorim revealed Manchester United’s plans for 2025. Plus, there’s bad injury news for Arsenal, and Chelsea’s contract dispute with Josh Achiampong looks set to end badly for the club. Also, let’s get straight to it; there is a lot to discuss.
Exclusive: Newcastle eyeing Duranville
FootballTransfers has learned that Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in Dortmund youngster Julien Duranville.
The Magpies are also interested in another great talent playing in Germany.
Amorim’s demands
Ruben Amorim, facing the media in his first pre-match press conference as Manchester United head coach, immediately made it clear to the club management that he wanted the final say on transfers, despite being just ‘head coach’ and not manager.
He also expressed confidence in the Red Devils over all the flops.
Despite this, Manchester United could still try to sack Joshua Zirkzee, as the club management has ‘serious doubts’ about him.
And Juventus are planning a spectacular exchange deal for the Dutch striker.
Arsenal’s nightmare
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta revealed that Ben White’s injury will keep him out for several months. Here are five possible replacements.
Chelsea’s Achiampong problem
Chelsea opted out of wonder genius Josh Achiampong in an effort to force a new contract, but that tactic now seems to have backfired spectacularly.
Transfer news
Finally, some transfer news from around the world. Carlo Ancelotti has found a surprising solution to Real Madrid’s centre-back crisis.
Manchester United’s Leon Goretzka is already preparing for a summer move after being told once again that he has no future at Bayern.
Inter Miami have found their next head coach, a former long-time teammate of Lionel Messi.
And the MLS franchise fully expects Messi to continue playing until at least 2026.
In one of the strangest stories this week, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland may soon be spending a day in a Swiss prison.
‘Borussia Dortmund are interested in Jude Bellingham’s’ younger brother, Jobe.
There’s no room for Christopher Nkunku in Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea plans.
Viktor Gökeles is happy at Sporting CP and isn’t considering leaving anytime soon.
Ademola Lookman has made an easy decision when it comes to choosing his next Premier League club.
Ben Chilwell’s social media activity has fuelled speculation about his future.
Manchester City star Rodri admits it will be hard to beat Real Madrid.
And finally, Chelsea are chasing a suspected replacement for Victor Osimhen.
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