Chelsea signing approved as Arsenal push Gabriel Martinelli out

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 9 Feb 2026 20:03 GMT
  • 5 min read
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal, 2025/26
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Liam Rosenior greenlit a blockbuster Chelsea signing.

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Plus, Arsenal identified a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli and Man Utd received a worrying Carlos Baleba update. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Rosenior wants Rogers

Morgan Rogers
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Liam Rosenior has approved Chelsea's pursuit of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.

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Arsenal push Martinelli out

Iliman Ndiaye
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Arsenal have identified Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye as the perfect Gabriel Martinelli replacement.

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Chelsea hold Baleba talks

Carlos Baleba
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Chelsea have held talks with top Man Utd target Carlos Baleba.

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Ronaldo ends Saudi strike

Cristiano Ronaldo
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Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his Al-Nassr strike after the club made two major concessions.

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Arsenal's Sambi Lokonga mistake

Albert Sambi Lokonga
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Arsenal's decision to sell Albert Sambi Lokonga for just €300,000 in the summer is looking worse with each game.

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Man Utd scout Yirenkyi

Caleb Yirenkyi
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Man Utd have identified Nordsjaelland's Caleb Yirenkyi as a new midfield target.

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Arsenal, Chelsea in talks with Stankovic

Aleksandar Stankovic
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Arsenal and Chelsea are in contact with the agency of Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic.

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Real Madrid to hijack Barco?

Valentin Barco
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Strasbourg's Valentin Barco is wanted by Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, but Real Madrid are also keen on him.

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Tonali price revealed

Sandro Tonali
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Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali could cost over €100m this summer.

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Game over for Delap?

Liam Delap
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Liam Delap only joined Chelsea last summer, but he is already fighting to save his Blues career.

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Real Madrid face Endrick dilemma

Endrick
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Real Madrid have the chance to cash in on Gonzalo Garcia, but Endrick's loan to Lyon has put them in a tricky position.

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Football transfer news headlines today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal want Ndiaye as contract offer submitted

Arsenal eye €75m deal for Gabriel Martinelli replacement

Liam Rosenior gives green light to €115m Chelsea transfer

Celtic submit contract offer to FIRST summer signing

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