Arsenal shock as Chelsea '100%' keen on devastating midfield raid

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 19 Sept 2025 21:10 BST
  • 6 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal announced a shock departure.

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Plus, Chelsea's interest in one of the game's best midfielders was '100 per cent' confirmed and Sir Jim Ratcliffe made a decision on Ruben Amorim's Man Utd future. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal announce boardroom reshuffle

Arsenal have announced the shock departure of long-time director Tim Lewis, while Richard Garlick has become the new CEO.

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Chelsea want Camavinga

Eduardo Camavinga
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Chelsea's interest in Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is '100 per cent genuine.'

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Man Utd won't sack Amorim

Ruben Amorim
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Man Utd boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe has informed Ruben Amorim that he won't be fired - yet.

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Mourinho's get-out clause

Jose Mourinho
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Jose Mourinho has a bizarre clause in his two-year Benfica deal that allows him to leave the club next summer.

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Man Utd back in for Gallagher in January

Conor Gallagher
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Man Utd want to try again for Atletico Madrid in January - but does he want them?

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Barcelona have salary cap slashed

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona this summer
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LaLiga have announced the new salary limits for the season, and Barcelona have been dealt a serious blow.

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Chelsea still back Lavia

Romeo Lavia
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Chelsea have not yet lost their faith in the perennially injured Romeo Lavia despite recent links with Man Utd.

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Jackson agent confirms Bayern doubts

Nicolas Jackson
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Nicolas Jackson's agent Ali Barat has confirmed that he thought his move from Chelsea to Bayern would collapse.

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Saliba's big Real Madrid decision

William Saliba
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Real Madrid's pursuit of William Saliba will be officially 'over' if he decides to extend his Arsenal deal.

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Strand Larsen extends Wolves deal

Jorgen Strand Larsen
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Jorgen Strand Larsen has signed a new contract with Wolves after summer interest from Newcastle and Chelsea.

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Ngumoha set for massive pay rise

Rio Ngumoha
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Rio Ngumoha is set to receive a huge pay rise as part of his first professional contract.

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Man Utd set Mainoo price

Kobbie Mainoo
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Man Utd will demand up to €90 million for Kobbie Mainoo in 2026.

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Real Madrid eye Gravenberch

Ryan Gravenberch
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Real Madrid are not only interested in Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate but also in midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.

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Football transfer news headlines today

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