Arsenal hijack confirmed as Chelsea agree deal

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 15 Aug 2025 20:09 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
© IMAGO

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal faced the very real threat of a hijack.

Article continues under the video

Plus, Chelsea agreed a crucial deal and Man Utd had to give up on the dream of signing their top target. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Eze deal hijacked

Eberechi Eze
© IMAGO - Eberechi Eze

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are set to hijack Arsenal's move for Eberechi Eze.

READ MORE

Chelsea agree Cucurella deal

Marc Cucurella
© IMAGO - Marc Cucurella

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Marc Cucurella on a new long-term contract.

READ MORE

Man Utd end Baleba pursuit

Carlos Baleba
© IMAGO - Carlos Baleba

Man Utd have given up on their pursuit of top target Carlos Baleba.

READ MORE

Liverpool sign Leoni

Giovanni Leoni
© IMAGO - Giovanni Leoni

Liverpool have completed the signing of Parma youngster Giovanni Leoni.

READ MORE

Chelsea to sell defenders?

Enzo Maresca
© IMAGO - Enzo Maresca

Chelsea could sell not one but two defenders before the deadline, despite Enzo Maresca's request for reinforcements.

READ MORE

Hjulmand not for sale

Morten Hjulmand
© IMAGO - Morten Hjulmand

Sporting CP have decided that Man Utd target Morten Hjulmand is not for sale this summer.

READ MORE

Zinchenko wants to leave Arsenal

Oleksandr Zinchenko
© IMAGO - Oleksandr Zinchenko

Oleksandr Zinchenko has 'confided' his desire to leave Arsenal.

READ MORE

Dortmund make insulting Chukwuemeka bid

Carney Chukwuemeka
© IMAGO - Carney Chukwuemeka

Borussia Dortmund have seen an 'insulting' bid for Carney Chukwuemeka rejected by Chelsea.

READ MORE

Hojlund exit to accelerate

Rasmus Hojlund
© IMAGO - Rasmus Hojlund

AC Milan will look to finalise the signing of Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund next week.

READ MORE

Jackson surprise

Nicolas Jackson
© IMAGO - Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea outcast Nicolas Jackson has surprisingly decided that he wants to join Aston Villa.

READ MORE

Man Utd agree Sancho sale

Jadon Sancho
© IMAGO - Jadon Sancho

Man Utd are ready to accept Roma's loan offer for Jadon Sancho.

READ MORE

Isak domino starts with Liverpool

Alexander Isak
© IMAGO - Alexander Isak

The domino that could take Alexander Isak to Liverpool is unexpectedly set to start with an exit from the Reds.

READ MORE

Football transfer news headlines today

DONE DEALS: Every official completed transfer around Europe today

Chelsea complete agreement with €65m star - Romano

Nicolas Jackson makes transfer U-turn: Chelsea striker reveals Premier League destination

Man Utd reach agreement to sell Jadon Sancho

The FootballTransfers app

Check out FootballTransfers' new app for all of football's big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.

The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:

Google Play

App Store

Never miss the next big transfer!

Get the latest transfer insights and analyses directly in your mailbox.