Manchester United attempted a last-minute intervention to secure a Premier League transfer, but the £50 million star had already committed elsewhere

As the new season approaches, the transfer market is bustling with activity, with numerous high-profile moves and intriguing rumors shaping the football landscape. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments:

Manchester United made a last-ditch attempt to hijack Aston Villa’s bid for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana. Despite United’s efforts, it appears that Onana is still poised to complete his transfer to Villa Park, according to Het Nieuwsblad. This move would bolster Aston Villa’s midfield, adding a promising young talent to their ranks.

In other United news, Scott McTominay is rumored to be on the move, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the race to secure the 27-year-old’s services. Fulham had shown interest, but Spurs are currently ahead, as reported by The Sun. McTominay’s potential departure could open up opportunities for new midfield acquisitions at Old Trafford.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has expressed a desire to return to the Premier League, and his services have been offered to several top clubs, including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Tottenham, according to HITC. Despite this, Arsenal seems more focused on acquiring Wolves winger Pedro Neto. Arsenal’s position in the Champions League gives them an edge over Tottenham in this pursuit, as noted by TEAMtalk.

Arsenal has also decided to end their pursuit of Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi due to his steep £70 million price tag. Instead, they are focusing on Neto, who represents a more feasible investment. In a related development, Brentford is reportedly lowering its asking price for Ivan Toney to below £50 million due to decreased interest, with Tottenham and West Ham United emerging as potential destinations for the striker, according to The Sun.

Chelsea is continuing its search for a new striker and has been offered the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo-Muani and Goncalo Ramos, as reported by HITC. Both players are seen as potential solutions to Chelsea’s attacking needs.

In addition, RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo has received strong offers from Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Barcelona remains keen on Olmo, as noted by Mundo Deportivo. Despite initial reluctance, Manchester City is now leading the race to secure Olmo’s services, according to Football Insider. Real Madrid, meanwhile, is exploring options to strengthen its squad, with interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck and Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie following their missed opportunity to sign Leny Yoro, as reported by Rodra.

Liverpool’s right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly a target for Real Madrid, who are planning to pursue him on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer, according to TEAMtalk. Additionally, there are rumors that Virgil van Dijk could leave Liverpool this summer, with Juventus’ Gleison Bremer emerging as a potential replacement, as noted by Fichajes.

In managerial news, Eddie Howe has stated he is not in a hurry to leave his role as Newcastle United manager, despite being considered a serious candidate for the England national team job, according to Football Insider. Howe’s stability at Newcastle is crucial as the club prepares for the new season amid ongoing speculation.

The transfer market is in full swing as clubs across Europe work to finalize their squads for the upcoming season. Manchester United’s last-minute attempts, Barcelona’s interest in Premier League talent, and Chelsea’s search for a striker highlight the dynamic nature of this transfer window. With several major moves still in play, the final weeks before the season starts promise to be exciting, with clubs strategically positioning themselves for success.