Mikel Merino to Arsenal; swap deal is rumored between Manchester United and Chelsea

Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off

August 28, 2024

On today’s episode: Midfielder Mikel Merino’s deal to join Arsenal is confirmed; Chelsea make a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney; a swap deal is rumored between Manchester United and Chelsea, with Jadon Sancho heading for the Blues and Raheem Stirling going to Manchester; Brighton splash the cash in this transfer window as they confirm left-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu from Fenerbahce; the Carabao cup second-round fixtures feature a spectacular bicycle kick from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and a concerning injury for Brighton’s new signing, Matt O’Riley; Dani Olmo scores for Barcelona on his debut; and Wojciech Szczęsny announces his retirement, after Oasis announce their reunion tour.

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