Arsenal in €200m transfer saga as talks for key Chelsea star opened

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 22 Oct 2025 21:32 BST
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal unwittingly became involved in a major transfer saga.

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Plus, Chelsea officially opened talks over a major deal and Man Utd received a surprising update on a January target. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal send Alvarez to Barcelona

Julian Alvarez
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Arsenal's thrashing of Atletico Madrid has increased Julian Alvarez's frustration and taken him closer to Barcelona.

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Chelsea in Caicedo talks

Moises Caicedo
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Real Madrid are genuinely interested in Moises Caicedo, but Chelsea are stepping up their contract talks with him.

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Man Utd not the favourites for Endrick

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A surprising club has overtaken Man Utd in the race to sign Real Madrid youngster Endrick in January.

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What's up with Hato?

Jorrel Hato
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€44m Chelsea signing Jorrel Hato is struggling for minutes, but former Blues defender Jeffrey Bruma believes that there is no reason to worry.

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Sporting boss responds to Hjulmand interest

Morten Hjulmand
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Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges has responded to Man Utd's links with captain Morten Hjulmand.

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Did Chelsea sign the wrong striker?

Emanuel Emegha
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Chelsea will welcome Emanuel Emegha to Stamford Bridge next year, but it seems that they have signed the wrong Strasbourg striker.

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Lewandowski open to Man Utd move

Robert Lewandowski
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski could be open to moving to Man Utd in 2026 - 14 years after he was initially due to join them.

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Tottenham eye Toney

Ivan Toney
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Tottenham remain interested in former Brentford striker Ivan Toney.

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Liverpool to sign Semenyo in January?

Antoine Semenyo
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Liverpool are targeting a blockbuster January move for Bournemouth superstar Antoine Semenyo.

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Man Utd make another Casemiro U-turn

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Man Utd have once again changed their stance on the future of veteran midfielder Casemiro.

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Football transfer news headlines today

Chelsea signed the WRONG striker as manager admits: I’ve never seen a No.9 play like that

Man Utd solve €90m problem as Casemiro U-turn decision announced

Chelsea add 33 players to Champions League squad ahead of Ajax clash

Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd ‘in talks’ over major deal

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