1 - Manchester United abandons Ugarte with too high a price
The Athletic's Ornstein reports that Manchester United have given up on chasing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ugarte and are ready to move on to other targets.
Manchester United are reported to be unwilling to meet PSG's €60 million asking price for Ugarte, with the two clubs' valuations of the Uruguay international far from each other, and United are considering other targets.
Paris Saint-Germain paid around €60 million when they brought in Ugarte from Portugal Sporting last summer. As things stand, Manchester United could only return to the negotiating table if Paris lowers their asking price.
2 - Wan-Bissaka dragged club to make up for losses?
According to The Sun, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has asked Manchester United to compensate for the £18 million transfer fee due to unsatisfactory wages offered by West Ham.
The outlet revealed that while West Ham were able to meet United's £18 million asking price for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, they could not afford his salary requirements and the move was delayed. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is willing to join West Ham but is in no hurry to leave because he is not willing to suffer a financial loss. In fact, he has the option to stay with the club when his contract expires next summer and leave on a free transfer next summer to earn a huge signing fee. Aaron Wan-Bissaka's agent is urging United to give some of the £18 million transfer fee to the player. This has caused Manchester United to be anxious, after all, they still want to buy new signings.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United are ready to return to talks with Bayern Munich in an attempt to bring in De Ligt and Mazraoui.
Fabrizio Romano wrote on social media: "Manchester United are ready to return to talks with Bayern Munich to try and bring in De Ligt and Mazraoui. The Red Devils have agreed agreements with two players until 2029, plus an option to renew their contracts. ”
'Next up is the work at club level, the players are full of confidence and they are just waiting for Manchester United.
3 - Atletico really made a big deal out of it
According to Fabrizio Romano, Conor Gallagher is set to fly to Madrid on Tuesday.
The journalist revealed: "Conor Gallagher is ready to travel to Madrid on Tuesday to complete his move to Atletico Madrid. ”
'Omorodion's move to Chelsea and Alvarez's move to Atletico Madrid will also be agreed verbally, which is expected to be approved soon. The dominoes are about to enter their final stages. Atletico are close to signing Alvarez for an estimated transfer fee of at least £70 million, with talks at the stage of agreeing on a final price and payment structure, according to TA Annstein.
Fabrizio Romano says the transfer dominoes have been made and Chelsea are in talks to sign Atletico Madrid striker Omorodion for £35 million, and Omorodion will only be released if Atletico complete a deal for Alvarez.
4 - Arsenal face a competitive dilemma for Barcelona
According to World Sport, Real Sociedad midfielder Merino is still waiting for an offer from Arsenal, and his other next home option may be Barcelona. It was previously reported that Nico Williams had decided to stay at Biba this season, so Barcelona and Merino were reconnected.
According to The World, Merino is not considering a contract extension, and he hopes Arsenal can convince Real to accept the offer of 30 million euros. Arteta is also interested in Merino.
5 - Gua Shuai keeps the opportunity to buy Olmo
According to the French media "Foot Mercato", Manchester City and Barcelona both made offers for Leipzig for Olmo.
The 26-year-old Spain midfielder shone at this summer's Euros and could leave Leipzig. His agent has arrived in Leipzig to discuss the future of the club. Negotiations are about to enter a critical phase, and the agent hopes to clarify Olmo's future this summer.
Manchester City have made an offer, but Olmo has prioritised joining Barca, preferring to return to La Liga rather than landing in the Premier League. Barcelona are currently in the race for the top but still need to sell players before they can make the move.