Arsenal transfer close as €53m Chelsea bid made

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 18 Aug 2025 20:30 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal engaged in talks over a major transfer.

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Plus, Chelsea received a big-money bid and Man Utd were handed a bit of hope in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Kiwior exit 'very likely'

Jakub Kiwior
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Arsenal are in concrete talks with a European giant over Jakub Kiwior.

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Chelsea receive Santos bid

Andrey Santos
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A Premier League rival has made a €53 million bid for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

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Brighton's Baleba plan

Carlos Baleba
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Brighton already have a potential replacement for Carlos Baleba at the club, offering Man Utd a bit of hope that they could sign him eventually.

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Simons twist?

Xavi Simons
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Leipzig insist that Xavi Simons will stay at the club unless Chelsea cough up the money they want.

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Tottenham close to Eze breakthrough

Eberechi Eze
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Tottenham have taken one step closer to signing Eberechi Eze.

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Lindelof training with boyhood club

Victor Lindelof
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Ex-Man Utd defender Victor Lindelof is training with his boyhood club in Sweden amid a lack of offers.

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Napoli want Hojlund

Rasmus Hojlund
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Napoli have opened talks with Man Utd for Rasmus Hojlund after Romelu Lukaku suffered a long-term injury.

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Wissa drama

Yoane Wissa
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Brentford are still blocking Yoane Wissa's move to Newcastle, so the forward has now deleted every mention of the club from his social media accounts.

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Aston Villa in Jackson talks

Nicolas Jackson
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Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea over Nicolas Jackson.

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Nkunku rejects loan exit

Christopher Nkunku
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Christopher Nkunku has 'ruled out' leaving Chelsea on loan.

Sancho snubs Roma

Jadon Sancho
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Man Utd outcast Jadon Sancho has rejected a move to Roma despite an agreement between the two clubs.

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