Manchester United's pursuit of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel has encountered significant challenges, particularly with Arsenal monitoring the situation closely. The Red Devils are eager to enhance their attacking options by securing the 19-year-old French Under-21 international. As the transfer deadline looms, they are also assessing Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, 27, as a potential alternative, according to ESPN.
Reports from the BBC suggest that while Tel is keen on a move to Manchester United, negotiations with Bayern Munich are still in progress. The Bundesliga club is reportedly insisting on either an obligation to buy or a permanent transfer as a prerequisite for any deal, as highlighted by Sky Germany.
In a related twist, Arsenal has had two bids for Tel rejected by Manchester United, prompting the Gunners to remain vigilant for further opportunities, as reported by the Mail.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur has reached a loan agreement with Chelsea for 26-year-old defender Axel Disasi. However, despite this arrangement, the France international has expressed a preference for a transfer to Aston Villa, as noted by Fabrizio Romano. This interest from Villa underscores their ambition to strengthen their squad further.
In other transfer news, Newcastle United is preparing to facilitate a move for English defender Lloyd Kelly, 26, to Juventus, with a permanent deal expected to be finalised for £20 million this summer, according to the Mail.
Chelsea's Joao Felix is anticipated to leave the club on transfer deadline day, with both AC Milan and Aston Villa reportedly interested in the 25-year-old Portuguese forward, as per Sky Germany. Villa's pursuit of Felix could add a dynamic edge to their attacking line.
Additionally, Manchester United has entered the fray for Ipswich and England Under-21 striker Liam Delap, 21, who has also caught the attention of Tottenham, according to the Express.
Ajax has rebuffed an approach for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 34, to join Monaco during this transfer window, as reported by the Mail, indicating the club's desire to retain the experienced player.
Brighton & Hove Albion's £8 million bid for 18-year-old winger Tommy Watson was turned down by Sunderland, who are expecting further offers for the promising England youth international, as reported by the Guardian.
Everton is in discussions to secure Rennes' French left-back Adrien Truffert, 23, while Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is keen to sign AC Milan's Serbian centre-back Strahinja Pavlovic, 23, in a £25 million deal, according to the Sun.
Arsenal's Jorginho, 33, is nearing an agreement with Brazilian club Flamengo for a summer transfer, as reported by Sky Italy via Sky Sports.
Napoli's ambition to sign Al-Ahli's 27-year-old French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, currently on loan at Fenerbahce, could be jeopardised, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Tottenham is also contemplating a move for 18-year-old French striker Eli Junior Kroupi from Lorient, who is attracting interest from Chelsea and West Ham, as noted by Football Insider.
As the transfer window approaches its conclusion, the landscape of English football continues to shift, with clubs vying for key signings to bolster their squads for the season ahead.