{"id":18116,"date":"2026-07-17T00:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T00:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18116"},"modified":"2026-07-17T00:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T00:09:03","slug":"arsenal-agree-record-transfer-as-man-utd-see-midfield-deal-hijacked-ft-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18116","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal agree record transfer as Man Utd see midfield deal hijacked: FT Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>                                            16 Jul 2026 22:02 BST                                                                                            <span class=\"article-publish-date__separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                6 min read                                                                                    <\/p>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81842415-832b-49f3-6200-a0d00d3aba00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81842415-832b-49f3-6200-a0d00d3aba00\/w=640,h=360,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta Michael Carrick\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81842415-832b-49f3-6200-a0d00d3aba00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Suraj Radio\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/u4cm0sc1fe6j94emzaoi\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"google-favorite-cta__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 48 48\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"#EA4335\" d=\"M24 9.5c3.54 0 6.71 1.22 9.21 3.6l6.85-6.85C35.9 2.38 30.47 0 24 0 14.62 0 6.51 5.38 2.56 13.22l7.98 6.19C12.43 13.72 17.74 9.5 24 9.5z\"\/><path fill=\"#4285F4\" d=\"M46.98 24.55c0-1.57-.15-3.09-.38-4.55H24v9.02h12.94c-.58 2.96-2.26 5.48-4.78 7.18l7.73 6c4.51-4.18 7.09-10.36 7.09-17.65z\"\/><path fill=\"#FBBC05\" d=\"M10.53 28.59c-.48-1.45-.76-2.99-.76-4.59s.27-3.14.76-4.59l-7.98-6.19C.92 16.46 0 20.12 0 24c0 3.88.92 7.54 2.56 10.78l7.97-6.19z\"\/><path fill=\"#34A853\" d=\"M24 48c6.48 0 11.93-2.13 15.89-5.81l-7.73-6c-2.18 1.48-4.97 2.31-8.16 2.31-6.26 0-11.57-4.22-13.47-9.91l-7.98 6.19C6.51 42.62 14.62 48 24 48z\"\/><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0 0h48v48H0z\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"google-favorite-cta__text\">Make us your Google favourite<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 is almost over and teams are beginning to switch their focus back to the summer transfer window, with plenty of deals in progress.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<p>Find out the biggest stories today on FootballTransfers.<\/p>\n<h2>EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd and Newcastle open Hugo Larsson transfer talks<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United and Newcastle have both held talks with representatives of Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson as the race for the gifted young midfielder picks up pace, FootballTransfers have been told.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/024ecabe-9c85-4f69-a908-e49922fec100\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/024ecabe-9c85-4f69-a908-e49922fec100\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hugo Larsson\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/024ecabe-9c85-4f69-a908-e49922fec100\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Hugo Larsson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool make Wharton top transfer target after rejecting Joao Gomes<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool have made Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton their top target this summer, having rejected the opportunity to sign Joao Gomes from Wolves, FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal.<\/p>\n<h2>Salah &#8216;would agree to sign for Chelsea&#8217; \u2013 Egyptian insider drops bombshell over Liverpool legend<\/h2>\n<p>Mohamed Salah would be open to a shock move to Chelsea this summer according to a in insider in Egypt who claims that the Liverpool legend would consider a return to his former rivals.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea baulk at asking price for top Alonso target after &#8216;complicated&#8217; talks<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have been stunned after being quoted the asking price for one of their top transfer targets this summer, with talks being described as \u2018complicated\u2019 despite weeks of negotiations.<\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal agree record deal for Tzolis \u2013 David Ornstein<\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal have reached an agreement to make their third signing of the summer, with a \u20ac40 million deal being confirmed with Club Brugge for winger Christos Tzolis.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea on the verge of announcing 13th summer transfer<\/h2>\n<p>Como are ready to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and a meeting has been scheduled to finalise the transfer, according to reports in Italy.<\/p>\n<h2>Dominik Szoboszlai agrees new Liverpool contract as Reds secure long-term future<\/h2>\n<p>Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed to sign a new contract with Liverpool in a deal that will keep him at Anfield for the long term.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2446eaac-b7a7-473e-9bb9-ce226d095f00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2446eaac-b7a7-473e-9bb9-ce226d095f00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dominik Szoboszlai\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/2446eaac-b7a7-473e-9bb9-ce226d095f00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Dominik Szoboszlai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Man Utd miss out on Greenwood jackpot: Director explains why<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United made more than \u20ac12 million as Mason Greenwood completed a move from Marseille to Fenerbahce, but the Red Devils might have hoped for more from a man who was once considered to be one of the biggest talents in world football.<\/p>\n<h2>Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes as Tielemans replacement: \u00a335m deal announced<\/h2>\n<p>Aston Villa have moved quickly to secure Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes as the replacement for Youri Tielemans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c65b634c-fb8a-47b2-7569-aecfb705ca00\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c65b634c-fb8a-47b2-7569-aecfb705ca00\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Youri Tielemans\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c65b634c-fb8a-47b2-7569-aecfb705ca00\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 Man Utd &#8211; Youri Tielemans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Chelsea receive official Jarrod Bowen transfer message<\/h2>\n<p>Danny Dyer has confirmed that West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is currently set to remain at the club this summer, despite their relegation from the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2>Rangers to complete seventh summer signing as offer accepted<\/h2>\n<p>Rangers have reached an agreement to sign Partizan Belgrade midfielder Vanja Dragojevic for \u20ac5.5 million, according to reports in Serbia.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea hold &#8216;initial talks&#8217; to hijack \u20ac50m Man Utd transfer<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea have reportedly held initial talks with AS Roma over a possible summer deal for Manchester United target Manu Kone.<\/p>\n<h2>Related stories:<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Chelsea defender hunt, Man Utd eye quick deal, Barcola latest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Transfer Rumours: Michael Olise approves move as Arsenal prepare bid<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>The FootballTransfers app<\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; 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