Arsenal nightmare confirmed as Chelsea close in on crucial deal

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • 6 Dec 2025 21:48 GMT
  • 6 min read
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, 2025/26
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Mikel Arteta was forced to provide a worrying Arsenal update.

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Plus, Chelsea closed in on a deal that will delight Enzo Maresca and Man Utd began considering a very surprising midfield signing. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal injury nightmare

Mikel Arteta
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Arsenal suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, and Mikel Arteta was forced to announce a worrying injury update after the game.

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Chelsea to offload Disasi

Axel Disasi
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Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal with a European giant for unwanted defender Axel Disasi.

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Man Utd mulling over Adams deal

Tyler Adams
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Man Utd are considering a surprise deal for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams.

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Arsenal postpone Bouaddi signing

Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Arsenal have been forced to postpone their signing of Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi after he signed a new contract - but they will be back.

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Acheampong snubbed again

Josh Acheampong
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Chelsea's transfer stance on Josh Acheampong has been revealed after he was once again only an unused substitute.

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Mainoo's many options

Kobbie Mainoo
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Kobbie Mainoo has as many as 12 clubs chasing his signature, but the Man Utd star would be well advised to make an unexpected decision.

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Liverpool fans unimpressed with Isak

Alexander Isak
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Alexander Isak has explained his early Liverpool struggles, and fans have been left thoroughly unimpressed.

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Celtic suffer Gannon-Doak repeat

Ben Gannon-Doak
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Celtic are once again losing a wonderkid to Liverpool in a repeat of the Ben Gannon-Doak deal of 2022.

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Saudis confident over Salah deal

Mohamed Salah
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There is growing confidence in the Saudi Pro League that Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool already in January.

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Semenyo ready to move

Antoine Semenyo
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Bournemouth superstar Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the next step in his career in January, according to his Ghana boss Otto Addo.

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World Cup schedule revealed

2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi
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The full schedule for the 2026 World Cup has been revealed.

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