Football transfer rumours: Man Utd return for De Jong; Liverpool still want Gordon
Manchester United have abandoned their pursuit of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte and are ready to make a fresh move for one of Erik ten Hag’s initial targets in Frenkie de Jong. (Manchester World)
Arsenal have ‘intensified’ negotiations with Real Sociedad for Mikel Merino, who has already agreed personal terms over a switch to the Emirates Stadium. (Fichajes – Spain)
Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Rodri in 2025, at which point they believe Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City and force the midfielder to consider his future. (Defensa Central – Spain)
Both Real Madrid and PSG are hoping to take advantage of the transfer chaos at Chelsea with a swoop for academy graduate Josh Acheampong. (Independent)
Bayern Munich are also hoping to sell Alphonso Davies to Real Madrid before the transfer deadline later this month to avoid losing him on a free when his contract expires next summer. (Fichajes – Spain)
Davies could yet join Madrid this summer / Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/GettyImages
Liverpool are still interested in signing Anthony Gordon, though it is currently unclear whether they will test Newcastle United’s resolve with another bid before the transfer deadline. The two clubs discussed a deal when Newcastle were facing PSR trouble back in June. (Liverpool Echo)
Hansi Flick has asked Barcelona to sell seven first-team players – Inigo Martinez, Clement Lenglet, Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Vitor Roque, Pablo Torre and Ansu Fati. (El Nacional – Spain)
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders, who will join up with the Blues in 2025. (Fabrizio Romano)
Richarlison has confirmed he has turned down an approach from the Saudi Pro League and is determined to stay at Tottenham. (ESPN Brasil)
West Ham are in line to beat Juventus to the signing of Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, who is expected to join the Hammers on an initial loan. (Fabrizio Romano)
After being linked with Inter in previous days, Juventus forward Federico Chiesa has now been offered to AC Milan . (SportMediaset – Italy)
