Arsenal shocked by transfer decision as €70m Chelsea bid made

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 2 Mar 2026 19:17 GMT
  • 6 min read
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal received a surprising message from a key player.

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Plus, Chelsea reportedly made a €70 million bid for an Alejandro Garnacho replacement and Man Utd opened talks with an elite Premier League midfielder. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Chelsea make Rodrygo bid

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Chelsea have made a €70m bid for Real Madrid star Rodrygo amid growing doubts over Alejandro Garnacho.

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Mudryk raises eyebrows

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Fernandes' Saudi stance

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Milan want Jackson

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AC Milan are offering out-of-favour striker Nicolas Jackson an escape route out of Chelsea.

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Spurs players to have salaries slashed

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Rashford's sacrifice

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Marcus Rashford is ready to make a "double sacrifice" to be able to join Barcelona permanently from Man Utd.

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Nwaneri's comeback

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Arsenal's newest target

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Arsenal have entered the race for Inter superstar Alessandro Bastoni.

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Real Madrid want Nagelsmann

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Real Madrid are interested in making Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann their new head coach.

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Nunez to Chelsea makes sense

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Former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez is expected to be on the move this summer, and a transfer to Chelsea would - surprisingly - make sense.

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Football transfer news headlines today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Darwin Nunez on the move as Arsenal prepare €100m bid

Marcus Rashford makes ‘double sacrifice’ to sign contract

Ethan Nwaneri starts his Marseille fightback

Liverpool receive fresh Jurgen Klopp return hope

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