Chelsea shock as €50m star approves Liverpool move

12 Jun 2026 22:04 BST | 5 min read

Tom Weber | Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea explored a surprising deal.

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Plus, Liverpool received the green light from an important summer target, Man Utd closed in on a blockbuster signing and Arsenal identified a new name for their summer shortlist. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea interested in Rashford

Chelsea could make a move for Man Utd winger Marcus Rashford - but only on one condition.

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Akliouche says yes to transfer

Liverpool target Maghnes Akliouche says that he is ready to leave AS Monaco.

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Man Utd confident over Fernandes

Man Utd are set to beat Arsenal to the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

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Arsenal target Kone

As a result of Man Utd's progress with Fernandes, Arsenal are now targeting AS Roma star Manu Kone.

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Celtic's big summer

Celtic's interim chairman has promised a big summer transfer window after Martin O'Neill's permanent appointment as manager.

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Lee for sale

Transfer-listed PSG star Lee Kang-in stole the show for South Korea in their World Cup opener - and Arsenal should have been paying attention.

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Chelsea blow

Chelsea have suffered another massive blow in their pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

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Alvarez told to snub Arsenal

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has been advised to turn down a transfer to Arsenal.

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Newcastle step up Munoz chase

Newcastle are getting serious about their pursuit of former Real Madrid winger Victor Munoz.

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