August 29th 2024.
As the summer transfer window nears its end, Premier League powerhouses Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all looking to make some last-minute deals. Despite the fact that Premier League clubs have spent £800m less in this transfer window compared to the last one, there is still a chance for some big signings before the window closes in less than 48 hours. The fear of potential transfer bans and points deductions for not following the profit and sustainability rules has caused club executives to be cautious with their spending.
However, this does not mean that there won't be any excitement on transfer deadline day. In fact, some of the biggest names in the Premier League are still eyeing potential late deals. For example, Chelsea, who have already spent over £200m this summer, are rumored to be looking for a new striker for Enzo Maresca before the European window closes on Friday night. Despite scoring six goals against Wolves in their last match, the Blues still see the value in strengthening their attacking options.
One of their long-term targets, Victor Osimhen, is still on their radar, but they face competition from Saudi Arabia for his signature. Another potential target for Chelsea is Brentford's Ivan Toney, who has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs as well as Saudi Arabia. In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea are also linked with Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, despite his struggles at Old Trafford.
On the other hand, Chelsea also need to trim their squad and balance their books. England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell have been banished from first-team training and will not feature this season if they do not secure moves before the deadline. Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have all shown interest in Sterling, but he may have to take a pay cut to leave Chelsea and revive his Premier League career.
Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku, who was once a record-breaking signing for Chelsea, is close to making a return to Italy with Napoli. The Blues are also in talks with Ipswich Town for striker Armando Broja, but they are struggling to find a buyer for Chilwell, with Manchester United losing interest in the left-back. Kepa Arrizabalaga, who spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, could also make a surprise move to Bournemouth on loan, while other Chelsea players such as Trevor Chalobah, Cesare Casadei, and Tino Anjorin are also rumored to be on the move.
Switching gears to Manchester United, they may not have made as many signings as Chelsea, but they have still spent almost £150m on four new players. They have recently signed Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee from Lille and Bologna, respectively, and completed a double deal for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. They are also preparing to announce their fifth summer signing, Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte, who will add depth to their midfield after a £42m move from PSG. It looks like Manchester United are not done making moves just yet.
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, all eyes are on the Premier League giants – Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal. Fans and experts alike are eagerly anticipating any late deals these clubs may make before the deadline.
Compared to last summer, Premier League clubs have spent £800m less in the transfer market. While this may seem like a significant decrease, it is still a staggering £1.5bn in total. The looming threat of transfer bans and points deductions for not meeting financial rules has made club officials cautious about splashing out on big-name players.
However, this does not mean that transfer deadline day will be uneventful. In fact, some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League are still looking to make last-minute deals. Chelsea, in particular, has been the most active in the transfer market since Todd Boehly took over the club. With over £200m spent on players like Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, the Stamford Bridge club is showing no signs of slowing down. They have also secured promising young talents on long-term contracts, solidifying their squad for the future.
But Chelsea is not done yet. With the European window closing at 11pm on Friday, they are still on the hunt for a new striker. Despite scoring six goals against Wolves in their last match, the club sees the need for a new frontman. They have been linked with long-term target Victor Osimhen, but face competition from Saudi Arabia. Another surprise target is Brentford's Ivan Toney, who has yet to feature for his team this season due to interest from other Premier League clubs and Saudi Arabia. And in a shocking rumor, Chelsea is said to be interested in Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho, despite his underwhelming performance at Old Trafford.
While Chelsea is actively looking to bring in new players, they also need to offload some of their current squad members to balance the books and trim their bloated team. England internationals Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell have been banished from first-team training and will not play this season if they do not secure a move before the deadline. Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace have shown interest in Sterling, who may have to take a pay cut to leave and revive his Premier League career. Chelsea is also in talks to sell Romelu Lukaku, who cost them almost £100m, to Napoli. Meanwhile, they are struggling to find interest in Chilwell, with Manchester United losing interest in the left-back.
As for Manchester United, they have not made as many signings as Chelsea but have still spent close to £150m on four new players. They have brought in Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee from Lille and Bologna, respectively, before completing a double deal for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. And they are not done yet – they are set to announce their fifth summer signing, Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte, who will add depth to their midfield after a £42m transfer from PSG.
With the transfer window closing in just 48 hours, it remains to be seen what other late deals these Premier League giants will make. Will Chelsea secure a new striker to bolster their attack? Will Manchester United continue to strengthen their squad? Fans and experts can't wait to find out.
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