Stunning Arsenal deal close as Chelsea offer made

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 31 Oct 2025 20:17 GMT
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal closed in on a key deal.

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Plus, Chelsea made an ambitious offer for a European superstar and a potential Man Utd signing received a ringing endorsement from Fabrizio Romano. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal close in on Saka deal

Bukayo Saka
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Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano fully expects Arsenal to wrap up a new contract for Bukayo Saka shortly.

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Chelsea make Yildiz offer

Kenan Yildiz
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Chelsea have made a 'very exciting proposal' for Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz.

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Stiller perfect for Man Utd

Angelo Stiller
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Fabrizio Romano believes that Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller would be an ideal reinforcement for Man Utd.

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Chelsea's striker plan

Emanuel Emegha
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It has been revealed when Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha will join Chelsea amid reports that Liam Delap could be replaced in January after Enzo Maresca branded him 'embarrassing.'

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Strasbourg pipeline won't dry up

Joaquin Panichelli
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Strasbourg president Marc Keller has revealed that he 'hopes' to sell at least one player to Chelsea per year as Joaquin Panichelli continues to be linked with the Blues.

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Zirkzee wants out

Joshua Zirkzee
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Joshua Zirkzee has begun actively exploring a January transfer away from Man Utd in the hope of salvaging his World Cup chances.

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Man Utd keen on Bouaddi

Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Man Utd are concretely interested in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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Liverpool influence Fernandez saga

Enzo Fernandez
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Liverpool are playing an unexpected role in the transfer saga surrounding Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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Zubimendi row

Martin Zubimendi
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Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi finds himself in the middle of a storm over an unpaid transfer fee.

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Football transfer news headlines today

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