Youri Tielemans landed in Manchester for a medical on Monday as Manchester United moved quickly to seal their second summer signing, while Arsenal confirmed the sale of Leandro Trossard to clear a path for Morgan Rogers and Xabi Alonso explained his decision to join Chelsea despite links to Liverpool.
The Belgian international’s arrival at United comes after the club had already completed one deal this window, and the transfer is expected to be finalised in the coming days. The 28-year-old midfielder, who helped Leicester City win the FA Cup in 2021, has been a long-term target for several Premier League sides.
“Tielemans medical at Man Utd, Arsenal sell Trossard for Rogers, Alonso joins Chelsea — a busy transfer day.”
Across London, Arsenal announced the departure of Leandro Trossard, a move that sources indicated was the first hurdle cleared in Mikel Arteta’s push to sign Morgan Rogers. The Gunners are reshaping their squad and have identified the 22-year-old as a priority target after his impressive performances last season.
Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso broke his silence on his move to Chelsea, revealing why he chose Stamford Bridge over a return to Liverpool, the club where he won the Champions League as a player. The Spaniard had been widely tipped to rejoin the Reds, but he opted for Chelsea in a deal that has surprised many in the game.
The flurry of activity comes as the summer transfer window enters a crucial phase with the World Cup still ongoing. Elsewhere, Djed Spence’s impressive performances for England at the tournament may have complicated matters for Tottenham, with the full-back’s rising stock potentially alerting other clubs.
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