€100m Chelsea signing explodes into life as Arsenal stunned

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 9 Mar 2026 19:52 GMT
  • 5 min read
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea made contact over a spectacular big-money signing.

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Plus, Arsenal received a worrying update on one of their most highly-rated players and Man Utd received a fresh boost in their pursuit of a surprising target. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea make Pavlovic contact

Aleksandar Pavlovic
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Chelsea have made an "initial move" to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic.

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Real Madrid want Lewis-Skelly

Myles Lewis-Skelly
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Real Madrid are interested in frustrated Arsenal full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly.

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Second source confirms Man Utd's Santos interest

Andrey Santos
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A second source has confirmed that Man Utd are interested in Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and that he could move this summer.

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Simons to leave Spurs?

Xavi Simons
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Summer signing Xavi Simons could leave Tottenham after just one season this summer.

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Slot faces sack if...

Arne Slot
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Arne Slot must deliver Champions League football this season or his Liverpool future will be in the balance.

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Van de Ven reservations?

Micky van de Ven
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Former Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson believes that clubs will have reservations about signing Spurs defender Micky van de Ven after his antics this season.

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Hackney ready for the Premier League?

Hayden Hackney
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Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney is widely expected to move to the Premier League, but is he ready for the step up?

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Man Utd shortlist Barcola

Bradley Barcola
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Man Utd have put PSG superstar Bradley Barcola at the top of a five-man winger shortlist.

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Liverpool want more reinforcements

Florian Wirtz
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Liverpool plan to sign yet more attacking reinforcements, and it could spell bad news for Florian Wirtz.

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Man Utd ready to spend big on Guimaraes

Bruno Guimaraes
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Man Utd would be prepared to pay over €90m for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer.

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Football transfer news headlines today

Transfer rumours: Chelsea launch €100m bid as Man Utd target Barcola

Why Man Utd and half the Premier League want Hayden Hackney – and what the numbers really say

Dominik Szoboszlai: The €45m offer Liverpool star should accept as Vini Jr makes Real Madrid call

Real Madrid plot summer swoop for Arsenal fan favourite who 'could leave'

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