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The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off in less than two weeks, providing a stark reminder to clubs at both ends of the table that they need to get moving in the transfer window. Negotiations will need to be accelerated if teams hope to integrate their new signings into their squads before the opening weekend of the campaign.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both had their hands full this summer, although their respective pre-season defeats at the weekend showed why their work is far from done.
The Red Devils were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool on Saturday night, thanks to goals from Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostantinos Tsimikas. Chelsea were equally poor against Manchester City, losing 4-2 in a defeat that highlighted the gulf in quality between the two clubs.
These performances could be enough to push both sides to consider more recruitment than expected. Express Sport provides LIVE transfer updates and gossip below…
Man Utd have booked a second medical for next week
Noussair Mazraoui is not the only star who is expected to undergo a medical at Manchester United in the coming days.
Chido Obi Martin is set to join the Red Devils, with his medical set to take place at Carrington, according to Sky Sports.
The 16-year-old forward, who left Arsenal earlier this summer, could be one of two new arrivals next week.
The Gunners were keen to retain the teenager's services but he opted to join the Red Devils instead after lengthy discussions with several key figures at Old Trafford.
Man Utd book Mazraoui medical
Manchester United are closing in on Noussair Mazraoui, with the player's medical in England now scheduled.
United have been in talks with Bayern for over a week, and they now appear to be closing in on the Morocco international.
According to Foot Mercato, the Bundesliga club has now “authorized” Mazraoui to join Erik ten Hag's team soon.
The deal is described as “almost done” and Mazraoui will now fly to England in the coming days to sign his contract at the Theatre of Dreams. United have scheduled the ex-Ajax star's medical for Tuesday, with personal terms already agreed.
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Arsenal consider signing Manchester City star
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.
The forward has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer after it emerged he had doubts over his future at the Etihad Stadium, with Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among his suitors.
According to The Mirror, Arsenal are prepared to push for Alvarez if he becomes available this summer as well.
The Gunners are prepared to make a “significant offer” if it turns out that Alvarez will be sold by City. Pep Guardiola has previously reiterated that his side will not retain the services of disgruntled players, but it remains to be seen whether the Argentine is prepared to change his mind about leaving when he returns for pre-season.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1931816/Transfer-news-LIVE-Man-Utd-Arsenal-Man-City-Liverpool