Arsenal in €100m surprise as Chelsea return explodes into life

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 29 Dec 2025 20:39 GMT
  • 5 min read
Enzo Maresca, Mikel Arteta
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal received a surprise update on a €100 million target.

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Plus, Chelsea's interest in re-signing a former fan favourite was revealed and Man Utd closed in on a €40m deal. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal to miss out on Yildiz?

Kenan Yildiz
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Juventus are ready to meet Kenan Yildiz's wage demands in what could prove to be a major blow to Arsenal.

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Chelsea want to re-sign Rudiger

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Chelsea are among the clubs interested in Real Madrid superstar Antonio Rudiger, who is out of contract in the summer.

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Zirkzee on his way to Italy

Joshua Zirkzee
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Joshua Zirkzee is convinced that he will leave Man Utd for AS Roma in January, but the Red Devils will not immediately sanction his €40m exit.

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Mbappe hires Clichy

Gael Clichy
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Kylian Mbappe has handed former Arsenal star Gael Clichy his first managerial position.

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Arsenal, Man Utd want Toure

Bazoumana Toure
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Arsenal and Man Utd are battling for the signature of Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure.

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Man City to complete Semenyo deal before January

Antoine Semenyo
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Bournemouth expect Man City to finalise the signing of Antoine Semenyo within the next 48 hours.

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Man Utd want McTominay back

Scott McTominay
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Man Utd are interested in re-signing Napoli superstar Scott McTominay in 2026.

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Arteta wants January signings

Mikel Arteta
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Mikel Arteta has announced that Arsenal will be "actively looking" to make January signings.

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Mbappe ruins Vitinha deal

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PSG are ready to do everything in their power to prevent Vitinha from joining Real Madrid after their legal battle with Kylian Mbappe.

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Chelsea eye Palmer repeat

Cole Palmer
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Chelsea want to repeat their Cole Palmer by also raiding Man City for Oscar Bobb.

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Football transfer news headlines today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Chelsea make Enzo Fernandez sale decision as record-breaking deal close

Fabrizio Romano Transfer News: Man Utd CONFIRMATION, Semenyo DECISION, Real Madrid UPDATE

Man Utd reach 'agreement' for SECOND 2026 signing

Arsenal close to record-breaking transfer as Arteta makes 'decisive move'

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