Chelsea stunned as Arsenal agree deal for wantaway star

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 16 Aug 2025 19:31 BST
  • 5 min read
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal agreed an unexpected deal.

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Plus, Chelsea received worrying interest in one of their most talented players and Man Utd made a decision on Carlos Baleba. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal agree Zinchenko exit

Oleksandr Zinchenko
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Arsenal and Fenerbahce have reached an agreement for the transfer of Oleksandr Zinchenko.

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Man City want Acheampong

Josh Acheampong
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Man City are interested in Chelsea wonderkid Josh Acheampong.

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Man City to sell Lewis

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Acheampong would be a replacement for Rico Lewis, but Man City are making a huge mistake by selling him.

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Man Utd retain Baleba interest

Carlos Baleba
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Man Utd will not sign Carlos Baleba this summer, but they will return for him next year.

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Eze to join Spurs next week

Eberechi Eze
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Tottenham are expected to finalise of Eberechi Eze next week.

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Man Utd miss out on Lammens

Senne Lammens
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Man Utd are set to miss out on goalkeeper target Senne Lammens.

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Real Madrid wonderkid signs new deal

Thiago Pitarch
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Real Madrid have handed Thiago Pitarch a new contract after earmarking him as a player who could be their very own Vitinha.

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Liverpool to step up Guehi talks

Marc Guehi
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Liverpool will accelerate their talks for Marc Guehi next week.

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Man Utd pushing for Sancho resolution

Jadon Sancho
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Man Utd want to finalise Jadon Sancho's exit 'ASAP' but the player has yet to agree terms with Roma.

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Simons deal not close

Xavi Simons
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Xavi Simons started RB Leipzig's season opener in the DFB-Pokal, confirming that a transfer to Chelsea is not yet close.

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Newcastle need Isak replacement

Alexander Isak
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Newcastle's opening day draw with Aston Villa showed that they desperately need to sign a replacement for Alexander Isak.

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