The Premier League 2024-2025 season is about to start, and each club is pretty busy in this ongoing summer transfer window. Arsenal, who have been one of the title contenders in the EPL under Mikel Arteta, are trying their best to strengthen the squad.
On the other hand, Manchester United had a nightmare in the previous season and are looking to get a fresh start in the 2024-2025 campaign. The Red Devils have already signed three players and are still looking for more. Today, we will discuss the latest transfer updates of the English Premier League.
Arsenal
Arsenal demonstrated a solid defense under Mikel Arteta in the last season. They conceded only 29 goals in the Premier League last season – the fewest in this competition. But Mike Arteta wants to make the defense even more competitive, and this is why he signed a young talented defender.
On Monday, Arsenal announced the signing of Italian 22-year-old defender Riccardo Califiori. The Gunners reached an agreement with Bologna for this defender with a £42m transfer fee, including ad-ons. Riccardo Califiori has immediately joined Arsenal’s camp in the US and signed a five-year deal with the Gunners.
“I’m really happy to be here. I waited a lot. I hope we are going to do something great this season,” said Califiori after signing for Arsenal.
On the other hand, Arsenal are also active in offloading players to make some cash. They have reached an agreement with Fulham FC for Emile Smith Rowe. Fulham will pay around £34m for Smith Rowe, including ad-ons.
Additionally, Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah is close to leaving the club. Although they rejected the initial offer from Marseille, the French club has made another improved proposal for Nketiah. Marseille’s improved offer is close to £17m, and it is expected that Arsenal will accept the offer.
Manchester United
Manchester United are one of the busiest clubs in this summer transfer window, signing three players. But the match against Arsenal was a massive blow for the Red Devils as their new signing, Leny Yoro, picked up a serious injury and was seen on crutches at Carrington after the match. It has been a severe injury that might keep Yoro out of the squad for the first few matches of the new season.
However, Man United are still looking to bring in new players. Bayern Munich’s right-back Noussair Mazraoui is very close to joining the Red Devils. He has agreed all the personal terms with Manchester United, but his arrival depends on Aaron Wan Bissaka. Aaron Wan Bissaka could leave Man United as West Ham United are negotiating with the Red Devils. Once Bissaka leaves the Red Devils, Noussair Mazraoui will join the Red Devils as soon as possible.
