Chelsea edge closer to Garnacho as RECORD offer prepared

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 3 Aug 2025 22:00 BST
  • 5 min read
Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea
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The 2025 summer transfer window has delivered some major new signings, but clubs across Europe are far from done in the market.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories from 3 August, including updates on Alejandro Garnacho and Alexander Isak.

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Garnacho wants Chelsea

Alejandro Garnacho
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Alejandro Garnacho has given his total priority to Chelsea and the deal is edging closer to completion.

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Record Isak offer

Alexander Isak
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Liverpool have made a U-turn on Alexander Isak and are now preparing a club-record bid for the Newcastle star.

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Sesko to Man Utd?

Benjamin Sesko
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Man Utd are set to submit an official bid for Benjamin Sesko as they attempt to beat Newcastle to his signature.

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Chelsea star hands in transfer request

Enzo Maresca
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An unexpected Chelsea star has handed in a transfer request, as per Fabrizio Romano.

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Arsenal eye France youngster

Mikel Arteta
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Meanwhile, Romano has also confirmed that Arsenal are in talks to sign a French wonderkid as Mikel Arteta eyes yet another summer signing.

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Man Utd's next three signings

Ruben Amorim
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Man Utd have reportedly identified three priority positions as Ruben Amorim chases reinforcements before the start of the new season.

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Tchouameni to join Arsenal?

Aurelien Tchouameni
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Arsenal have lodged a €75m bid for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni, despite the recent signings of Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.

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Fermin Lopez to Man Utd truth

Fermin Lopez
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Meanwhile, Man Utd have been handed an update following reports of interest in Barcelona's Fermin Lopez.

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Official: Chelsea sign Hato

Jorrel Hato
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Finally, Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Ajax defender Jorrel Hato.

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Football transfer news headlines today

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