Arsenal sent €150m message as Real Madrid signing inevitable

6 Jun 2026 21:04 BST | 5 min read
Mikel Arteta reacts during Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP, 2025/26
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Tom Weber

Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal received a mixed update on a key target.

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Plus, Real Madrid were given hope over a monumental signing and Chelsea were presented with a major transfer opportunity. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Alvarez to Arsenal?

Julian Alvarez
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Arsenal have been told that they are the only realistic option left for €150 million-rated Julian Alvarez, but there is a problem.

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Haaland will join Real Madrid

Erling Haaland
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Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke is convinced that Erling Haaland will become a Real Madrid player within the next few years.

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Chelsea back in for Mbaye?

Ibrahim Mbaye
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Chelsea have been informed that January target Ibrahim Mbaye could leave PSG this summer.

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Messi matches Ronaldo

Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi has joined Cristiano Ronaldo in becoming a billionaire.

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Chiesa's clear message

Federico Chiesa
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Federico Chiesa has sent a clear message over his future to new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola.

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Record Chermiti sale?

Youssef Chermiti
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Rangers have been offered the chance to make Youssef Chermiti the club's new record sale.

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Arsenal's "dirty trick"

Emmanuel Mbemba
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Arsenal are ready to pull a "dirty trick" on PSG with the signing of Emmanuel Mbemba.

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Juventus' Ronaldo regret

Cristiano Ronaldo
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Former Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta has revealed that he only reluctantly signed off on the €117m deal that took Cristiano Ronaldo to Turin in 2018.

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Man Utd's dream window

Michael Carrick
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What would Man Utd's dream summer transfer window look like?

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Real Madrid's miscalculation

Michael Olise
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Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez wants to spend €150m on Michael Olise, but that figure is well below his actual value.

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