Arsenal in stunning double deal as Chelsea bomb drops

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 12 Sept 2025 21:32 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal made progress on two massive deals.

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Plus, Chelsea announced their next signing and Fabrizio Romano dropped a surprising Man Utd update. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal close in on Saka, Saliba deals

Bukayo Saka
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Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are closing in on new contracts for William Saliba and Bukayo Saka.

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Chelsea sign Emegha

Emanuel Emegha
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Chelsea have officially announced that Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha will join them next year.

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Man Utd to open Martinez talks

Lisandro Martinez
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Man Utd want to hand Lisandro Martinez a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Chelsea want Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven
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Chelsea and Real Madrid are interested in Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

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Silva heading back to Benfica

Bernardo Silva
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Man City captain Bernardo Silva will return to Benfica next year, according to the club's head coach and presidential candidate.

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Juventus eyeing Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee
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Juventus are monitoring Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee as a potential replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.

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Glasner on Guehi exit threat

Oliver Glasner
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Oliver Glasner has broken his silence on his alleged threat to resign if Crystal Palace had sold Marc Guehi to Liverpool.

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Chelsea had agreed terms with Kudus

Mohammed Kudus
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It has been claimed that Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Mohammed Kudus before he went to Tottenham.

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Liverpool to go all out for Olise?

Michael Olise
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Liverpool could shatter the British transfer record again with the signing of Michael Olise.

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Man Utd to sign another goalkeeper?

Andre Onana
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Despite offloading Andre Onana due to a surplus of goalkeepers, Man Utd could look to sign another shot-stopper next year.

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Man Utd identify new midfield target

Carlos Baleba
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Man Utd have identified a cheaper alternative to Brighton star Carlos Baleba.

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