Shock Arsenal deal agreed as Chelsea star ready to leave

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 7 Oct 2025 21:35 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Arsenal agreed a surprising deal out of the blue.

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Plus, one of Chelsea's key players 'opened the door' to a departure and Man Utd outlined their plans to add attacking reinforcements in January. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal hand Raya fresh terms

David Raya
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It has been revealed that Arsenal gave goalkeeper David Raya a new contract with a pay increase in the summer.

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Fernandez ready to leave Chelsea?

Enzo Fernandez
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Enzo Fernandez has 'opened the door' to a potential departure from Chelsea.

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Man Utd in 'first row' for Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic
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Man Utd will be in the 'first row' to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in January.

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Guehi won't make decision in January

Marc Guehi
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Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi will not make a decision on his next club in January, which is good news for Liverpool.

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Chelsea goalkeeper plans revealed

Mike Maignan
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Chelsea are not planning to sign a new goalkeeper for at least the next two windows, effectively ending any chance of a move for Mike Maignan.

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'Amorim to be sacked before Christmas'

Ruben Amorim
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Jamie Carragher believes that Ruben Amorim won't live to see Christmas, with his Man Utd sacking 'inevitable.'

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Buonanotte reveals thinking behind Chelsea move

Facundo Buonanotte
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Facundo Buonanotte has revealed why he chose to join Chelsea in one of the weirdest transfers of the summer.

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Alba retires

Jordi Alba
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After Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba has now also announced his retirement from football.

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Semenyo set for big move

Antoine Semenyo
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Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo will join an elite club soon, according to his personal skills coach.

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Frankfurt set Uzun price tag

Can Uzun
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Eintracht Frankfurt have slapped an €80 million price tag on wonderkid Can Uzun.

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Chelsea interested in Yarmolyuk

Yegor Yarmolyuk
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Chelsea have entered the race for Man Utd target Yegor Yarmolyuk.

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