Chelsea go all out for Arsenal superstar as Arteta sanctions January deal

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 26 Nov 2025 20:40 GMT
  • 5 min read
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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea stepped up their chase of an Arsenal star.

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Plus, Man Utd's first January deal was greenlit and Liverpool made a bid for a much-needed reinforcement. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea go all out for Lewis-Skelly

Myles Lewis-Skelly
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Chelsea are being 'aggressive and bold' in their courtship of Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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Arteta wants the 'next Pedri'

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Mikel Arteta has sanctioned Arsenal's pursuit of a Spanish youngster likened to Pedri by none other than the Barcelona star himself.

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Zirkzee agrees Roma move

Joshua Zirkzee
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Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee has greenlit a January move to Serie A leaders AS Roma.

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Liverpool make Guehi bid

Marc Guehi
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Liverpool have made a low-ball January bid for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.

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Lewandowski won't decide future now

Robert Lewandowski
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski will not make a decision on his future until after the January window.

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Chelsea have more Estevaos in the pipeline

Estevao
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Estevao is the name on everyone's lips right now, and Chelsea have more generation talents heading their way in the future.

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Leon on his way to Nice

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Man Utd want to send Diego Leon to sister club Nice, but this may be a contentious deal.

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Chelsea rivalled for Maignan

Mike Maignan
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Chelsea are far from the only club keen on AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

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Adeyemi wants the Premier League

Karim Adeyemi
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Man Utd have been boosted in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi by the revelation that he has his heart set on a Premier League move.

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Man City step up Semenyo chase

Antoine Semenyo
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Man City are worried about their over-reliance on Erling Haaland and want to sign Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January.

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Chelsea plot double swoop

Samu Aghehowa
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Chelsea are planning a double raid on Porto for Samu Aghehowa and Victor Froholdt.

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