Chelsea in dreamland as €86m decision ruins Arsenal signing

16 Jun 2026 22:02 BST | 6 min read

Tom Weber | Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

Tuesday delivered plenty of huge news as Chelsea received a big boost in their pursuit of a Premier League ace.

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Plus, Arsenal were sent a clear message over a new summer target and Man Utd made a risky decision on Mateus Fernandes. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Lacroix boost for Chelsea

Chelsea have added Maxence Lacroix to their summer shortlist after he informed Crystal Palace that he won't be signing a new contract.

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Arsenal want Scott, but...

Arsenal have developed an interest in Alex Scott, but Bournemouth are poised to hand him a new deal with an €86 million release clause.

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Man Utd's Fernandes gamble

Man Utd have informed West Ham that they won't be held to ransom over Mateus Fernandes, potentially paving the way for other suitors to make a move for the €92m-rated midfielder.

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Anderson domino

Elliot Anderson's expected move from Nottingham Forest to Man City will have major ramifications for Liverpool's transfer window.

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Cucurella replacement?

Chelsea are set to step up their interest in Sporting CP wing-back Maxi Araujo after selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid.

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Record Rangers sale

Bayer Leverkusen have made fresh contact with Rangers for Emmanuel Fernandez, who could become the Ibrox club's new record sale.

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Payne's shock move

New Zealand star Tim Payne became a viral sensation in South America before the World Cup - and now he's set to move to the continent.

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Celtic eye Campbell

Celtic have opened talks to sign Borussia Dortmund youngster Cole Campbell.

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Tonali wants Spurs

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is keen on a move to Tottenham after the North London club made contact over a transfer.

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Nmecha interest

Interest in Borussia Dortmund star Felix Nmecha is ramping up, with Real Madrid and Man Utd among his suitors.

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Arsenal in Diomande race

Arsenal are firmly in the race to sign RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.

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Rashford replacement?

Man Utd have identified their preferred replacement for Marcus Rashford - but will the England star actually leave?

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