Chelsea surprise as Man Utd deal agreed

Updated: 20 Jul 2026 18:21 BST | 5 min read

Tom Weber | Writer

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

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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as an unexpected Chelsea decision was revealed.

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Plus, Man Utd announced a surprising signing and the truth behind Arsenal's failed Morgan Rogers pursuit emerged. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Rogers truth

FootballTransfers understands that Chelsea did not hijack Arsenal's signing of Morgan Rogers - because there was no deal to hijack.

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Jackson wants to stay

Nicolas Jackson wants to stay at Chelsea despite previously being deemed surplus to requirements.

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Man Utd sign Thompson

OFFICIAL: Man Utd have signed teenager Tynan Thompson from Tottenham ✅ pic.twitter.com/XdLWw76kp6
— Football Transfers (@Transfersdotcom) July 20, 2026

Man Utd have surprisingly signed Tottenham teenager Tynan Thompson.

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Arsenal want Stones

Arsenal are interested in former Man City star John Stones.

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€100m sagas

Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez is one of several superstars caught in the midst of €100m+ transfer sagas.

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Guardiola in talks over Italy job

Pep Guardiola had a secret meeting with new Italy technical director Paolo Maldini over the weekend.

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Tzolis deal confirmed

Arsenal's signing of Christos Tzolis has been confirmed by Club Brugge's manager.

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Liverpool step up Barcola chase

Liverpool are getting serious over their pursuit of PSG winger Bradley Barcola.

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PSG's Diomande decision

PSG have made a major decision on whether or not to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.

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Salah to Besiktas?

Besiktas' president has claimed that there was an agreement with Mohamed Salah - but the deal is now seemingly off.

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Celtic make new Hassan bid

Celtic have made a "huge" second bid for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan.

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