The transfer window has seen Premier League teams scramble to agree on terms, prices, and deals with possible signings before the deadline on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all likely to be active in the transfer market this week, bringing in and letting go of players. Here are five players who might come or leave the Premier League in the next few days:
1. Manuel Ugarte (Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United)
An agreement has been made between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain for the acquisition of midfielder Manuel Ugarte for a fee of €60 million, with additional payments tied to performance.
PSG weren’t willing to make a loss on the midfielder despite the arrival of Joao Neves from Benfica which signalled the end of Ugarte’s career with the French champions.
? Manuel Ugarte travelling to England today for medical ahead of joining Man Utd from PSG. #MUFC deal for 23yo Uruguay int’l midfielder €50m + €10m adds (performance/success) – #PSG initially wanted €60m fixed @TheAthleticFC after @DuncanCastles & more https://t.co/7VmN01abYR
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 27, 2024
2. Scott McTominay (Manchester United to SS Napoli)
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay was initially linked with moves to Fulham, West Ham United, and Galatasaray, but none of the teams met United’s value of the midfielder.
Napoli are leading the race to sign McTominay with the club currently negotiating a reasonable deal with Manchester United to bring the Scottish international to Naples. His exit from Old Trafford would make way for the arrival of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
?? Napoli and Manchester United are completing Scott McTominay deal today.
Manchester United prepared to authorize travel for McTominay, still waiting on final formal steps.
€30m package plus 10% sell-on clause.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2024
3. Victor Osimhen (SS Napoli to Chelsea FC)
Several clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Al Ahli have expressed their interest in signing striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted to the interest of signing a new no.9 as the club is back in the race for an Osimhen move to Stamford Bridge.
? Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would prefer a move to Chelsea than the rumoured transfer to a club in Saudi Arabia.
(Source: iNews) pic.twitter.com/r6OtnbtteZ
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 27, 2024
4. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad to Arsenal)
Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has reportedly completed his Arsenal medical as the Gunners look to finalise a £33 million deal for the Spanish midfielder’s move to North London.
Mikel Arteta’s side agreed a deal in principle with the La Liga club to sign the Spanish international as the North London club look to strengthen their options in the midfield.
??⚪️ Mikel Merino has completed his medical as new Arsenal player with clubs exchanging documents, deal being sealed.
€32m fixed fee, €5m add-ons and contract until June 2028 plus option for further season. pic.twitter.com/6LSQNzqOnw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2024
5. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea to Manchester United)
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling was exiled again from the squad following last weekend’s win against Wolves and is said to be training separately.
He even had his jersey number stripped and given to new signing Pedro Neto. Clubs like Crystal Palace and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing Sterling if his contract talks with the Chelsea fall off, as reports suggest that Chelsea could offer both Sterling and Ben Chilwell to Manchester United in exchange for Jadon Sancho.
? Raheem Sterling priority to resolve Chelsea contract situation before talks over move this summer. 3yrs left on £300+kpw #CFC deal – enquiries from clubs but concrete dialogue yet to begin. No interest from Aston Villa; #AVFC not pursuing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/I2gIzzoNpB
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 26, 2024
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