Arsenal face Havertz dilemma as Chelsea plot opening transfer offer

Suraj Radia

• 12 Feb 2026 22:02 GMT
• 5 min read

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We are fast approaching the business end of the season but teams are still plotting transfers and preparing to strengthen their squads ahead of a busy summer which is just around the corner.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new €35m threat at Real Madrid

Trent Alexander-Arnold made a triumphant return to Real Madrid action after injury against Valencia on Sunday - but the England international faces a fresh threat in the summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sporting CP transfer hint as contract signed

Cristiano Ronaldo remains in dispute with Al Nassr, and speculation that he will return to Sporting CP in Portugal has only stepped up after a deal was signed.

Chelsea plot opening offer for Bruno Guimaraes

Chelsea have reportedly identified Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes as a key transfer target for the upcoming summer window.

Raphinha makes final decision on Arsenal transfer

Barcelona winger Raphinha has turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal this summer in favour of remaining at Camp Nou, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal face €75m Kai Havertz dilemma after fresh injury setback

Kai Havertz’s latest injury setback raises fresh questions over the Arsenal star’s future, with the German having barely played any football this season.

Julian Alvarez to Chelsea: Transfer truth revealed amid €120m battle

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in recent weeks, however he is reportedly not one of the club’s current transfer targets.

Man City set to answer right-back concerns with €50m bid for Club World Cup star

Man City have rotated between Mateus Nunes and Rico Lewis at right-back for the last two seasons, but they are launching a €50m bid for a potential long-term solution.

Liverpool prepare for Man Utd showdown over Salah replacement

Liverpool have already beaten a Premier League rival to the signature of one wonderkid, and the Reds are looking to do the same for a talent also chased by Man Utd.

Football transfer news headlines today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Arsenal handed major Alvarez update as opening bid prepared

Chelsea plot opening offer for Bruno Guimaraes

Raphinha makes final decision on Arsenal transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sporting CP transfer hint as contract signed

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