Sportorn is Designed to Keep You Up-to-Date with Everything You Need to Know About the World of Sport.
⎯ 《 Sportorn • Com 》

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd ready Amrabat bid; Raphinha eyed as Mahrez replacement

2023-07-20 16:58
Thursday's roundup of transfer rumours includes news on Man Utd's plans to sign Sofyan Amrabat after completing deals for Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund, Man City's interest in Raphinha, Chelsea's considerations to replace Wesley Fofana and more.
Football transfer rumours: Man Utd ready Amrabat bid; Raphinha eyed as Mahrez replacement

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Manchester United are likely to make a move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat once the transfers of Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund are finalised, though they will need to raise funds for a bid through player sales first. (Independent)

Onana has now completed his United medical and should be available to join the club's pre-season tour of the United States. (Sky Sports)

Barcelona could face a battle to keep hold of Raphinha, who is being lined up by Manchester City as a replacement for Riyad Mahrez. The Algeria winger is set to sign for Al Ahli. (Foot Mercato)

Chelsea are weighing up a move for academy graduate Marc Guehi, who is now at Crystal Palace. The Blues were dealt a huge blow this week after fellow centre-back Wesley Fofana ruptured his ACL, potentially ruling him out for the 2023/24 season. (Guardian)

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq for the sale of Jordan Henderson, who will now reunite with former teammate Steven Gerrard. (Fabrizio Romano)

With Fabinho also on his way to Saudi Arabia, Liverpool will battle PSG for the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure. (Evening Standard)

Saudi Pro League clubs are working on a new proposal for Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku, who is also a target for Juventus after a potential return to Inter broke down. (Fabrizio Romano)

READ THE TRANSFER RUMOURS OF THE PAST WEEK HERE

Kyle Walker has told Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola that he wants to join Bayern Munich this summer. (Sky Germany)

Real Madrid and Barcelona face significant competition from Bournemouth for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, who was previously wanted by Arsenal. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are ready to fight West Ham for Conor Gallagher, with Chelsea open to a £40m sale. (Football Insider)

Arsenal first made contact over Southampton's Romeo Lavia a few weeks ago, but they are keeping their options open. (Paul Brown)

Newcastle have agreed a £38m deal with Leicester for winger Harvey Barnes, fending off rival interest from West Ham and Aston Villa in the process. (The Athletic)

LISTEN NOW TO 90MIN'S TALKING TRANSFERS PODCAST

On this week's edition of Talking Transfers, part of the 90min podcast network, Scott Saunders is joined by Toby Cudworth and Graeme Bailey to discuss Brighton rejecting Chelsea's bid for Moises Caicedo, Man City closing in on Josko Gvardiol, Harry Maguire's uncertain Man Utd future and more!

If you can't see this embed, click here to listen to the podcast!

This article was originally published on 90min as Football transfer rumours: Man Utd ready Amrabat bid; Raphinha eyed as Mahrez replacement.