Chelsea in €120m Arsenal hijack as superstar confirms tempting offer

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 3 Nov 2025 19:46 GMT
  • 6 min read
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea greenlit a stunning hijack.

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Plus, one of Arsenal's best players made a surprising admission and a Man Utd deal has been revived. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea barge into Leao race

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Enzo Maresca has greenlit Chelsea's pursuit of €120 million-rated AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who has been heavily linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.

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Saliba admits Real Madrid tempation

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Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted that he would have been 'tempted' by a Real Madrid offer before signing his new contract.

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Mainoo deal 'revived'

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Napoli are poised to revive their summer talks with Man Utd over Kobbie Mainoo in January.

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Saka agreement reached

Bukayo Saka
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Arsenal have reached an agreement with Bukayo Saka over a new contract.

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Filling breaks silence on Man Utd

Kevin Filling
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Swedish youngster Kevin Filling has broken his silence on the confusion surrounding a potential move to Man Utd.

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Williams bullet dodged

Nico Williams
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Arsenal and Barcelona dodged a major bullet by not signing Athletic Club star Nico Williams in the summer.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain training with Arsenal

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Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder has been spotted training with the Gunners as he looks for a new club.

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Satpayev plan confirmed

Dastan Satpaev
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Kairat's owner has revealed whether wonderkid Dastan Satpayev will join Chelsea or Strasbourg next year.

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Arsenal target wonderkids

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Arsenal are interested in three wonderkids, including Bayern starlet Lennart Karl.

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Chelsea discount on Samu?

Samu Aghehowa
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Chelsea could be handed a €20m discount on striker target Samu Aghehowa.

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Real Madrid pivot to Vitinha

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Real Madrid are ready to give up on Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and target PSG star Vitinha instead.

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Bizarre Man Utd decision?

Benjamin Sesko
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It has been revealed that Man Utd 'expected' marquee striker signing Benjamin Sesko to endure a difficult to start to life at Old Trafford.

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