Arsenal close in major deal as Palmer told to leave Chelsea

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • 23 Mar 2026 22:01 GMT
  • 6 min read
Cole Palmer, Chelsea, 2025/26
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal set the wheels in motion for a major summer deal.

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Plus, Cole Palmer was given some eye-catching Chelsea transfer advice and Man Utd identified a new Bruno Fernandes replacement. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Palmer a good signing for Man Utd

Cole Palmer
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Former England international Chris Waddle tells FootballTransfers that Chelsea superstar Cole Palmer would be a good signing for Man Utd.

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Arsenal accelerate Bouaddi chase

Ayyoub Bouaddi
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Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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Man Utd eye Fernandes replacement

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Man Utd have identified Everton star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes.

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PSG ready new Yamal bid

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PSG previously made a €250 million bid for Lamine Yamal, and they are ready to test Barcelona's resolve again.

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Anderson's dilemma

Elliot Anderson
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Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson faces a significant dilemma when choosing between Man Utd and Man City.

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Spurs in De Zerbi talks

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Tottenham have held talks with Roberto de Zerbi, and the Italian is open to becoming their next permanent head coach on one condition.

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Liverpool crisis meeting

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Liverpool will hold a crisis meeting on Tuesday to determine the futures of Arne Slot and his coaching staff, chiefly assistant manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

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Celtic face Araujo uncertainty

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Celtic are not sure if loan star Julian Araujo will be able to play for the club again.

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Zidane replaces Deschamps

Zinedine Zidane
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The deal that will see Zinedine Zidane replace Didier Deschamps as French national team boss is "as good as done."

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Griezmann agrees Orlando deal

Antoine Griezmann
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Atletico Madrid legend Antoine Griezmann has agreed to join Orlando City this summer.

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Real Madrid make final Vini Jr decision

Vinicius Jr
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Real Madrid have made a definitive decision on the future of Vinicius Jr.

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Arteta's next evolution?

Ben White
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Arsenal's preferred replacement for Ben White hints at Mikel Arteta's next tactical evolution.

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Football transfer news headlines today

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