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Chelsea signing close as €80m Man Utd offer ready
Tom Weber
- 13 Mar 2026 22:01 GMT
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea closed in on a major summer signing.
Plus, Man Utd prepared a sizeable offer for a LaLiga superstar and Arsenal opened contract talks with one of their best players. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea close to Barco signing
Chelsea are "very close" to signing Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco.
Man Utd ready Williams offer
Man Utd are preparing an €80 million offer for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
Arsenal open Rice talks
Arsenal have officially initiated contract discussions with superstar midfielder Declan Rice.
Man Utd still want Ederson
Man Utd remain interested in Atalanta midfielder Ederson despite claims that he has an agreement to join Atletico Madrid this summer.
Arsenal return for Castro
Arsenal have reignited their interest in Bologna striker Santiago Castro as their chances of signing Francesco Pio Esposito from Inter look increasingly slim.
Liverpool in for Minteh?
Liverpool are being linked with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, but what's behind the rumour?
Man Utd eye Ouedraogo
Man Utd are plotting a summer move for RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo.
Mayulu to leave PSG
Highly-rated PSG youngster Senny Mayulu is set to leave the club after rejecting three contract offers.
Balde on the market?
Alejandro Balde is not considered untouchable by Barcelona, potentially making him a huge market opportunity this summer.
James extends
Reece James has extended his Chelsea contract, and it might be the club's most important signing of the year.
Laporta coy on Rashford
Barcelona president Joan Laporta refused to give any guarantees when quizzed about potentially making Marcus Rashford's loan from Man Utd permanent.
Fernandez ready to leave
Chelsea midfielder Ento Fernandez is ready to jump ship this summer.
Football transfer news headlines today
Confirmed: Chelsea have completed their most important deal of 2026
Man Utd have a new Premier League midfield target – but there’s a problem
Arne Slot can't refuse! Liverpool given golden opportunity to sign Robertson replacement
Man Utd identify their next €100m signing
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