Arsenal bid expected as Man Utd star confirms move

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • 9 Dec 2025 22:01 GMT
  • 5 min read
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Arsenal prepared a January bid for a promising midfielder.

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Plus, a Man Utd star confirmed his next move and Chelsea received a bombshell injury update that could change their January plans. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal to bid for Mendoza

Rodrigo Mendoza
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Arsenal director Andrea Berta is a huge fan of Elche youngster Rodrigo Mendoza, and a January bid is "possible," according to a reliable journalist.

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Hojlund confirms Napoli stay

Rasmus Hojlund
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Man Utd forward Rasmus Hojlund has strongly hinted that he will be a Napoli player next season.

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Chelsea get positive Delap news

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Liam Delap's shoulder injury is nowhere near as severe as initially feared, so Chelsea won't have to sign reinforcements in January.

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Zirkzee domino falls <7h2>
Joshua Zirkzee
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AS Roma want to sign Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee, and they are ready to sacrifice Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson for the Dutchman.

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Liverpool want to keep Salah

Mohamed Salah
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Liverpool intend to keep Mohamed Salah despite his outburst on Saturday, according to David Ornstein.

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Chelsea to repeat Man Utd trick

Mike Penders
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Chelsea will put their faith in young Mike Penders next season, similar to Man Utd's decision to make Senne Lammens their No.1.

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Rashford only wants Barca

Marcus Rashford
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Marcus Rashford has informed parent club Man Utd that he will only consider a permanent move to Barcelona next summer.

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Chelsea in love with midfield duo

Adam Wharton
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Chelsea are "in love" with Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest counterpart Elliot Anderson.

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Celtic plot Man City raid

Stefan Ortega
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Celtic are planning an ambitious swoop for Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.

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Mainoo to Chelsea?

Kobbie Mainoo
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Two Man Utd legends are in agreement that Kobbie Mainoo could join Chelsea in 2026.

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