Chelsea get transfer green light as personal terms agreed for Arsenal target

9 Jul 2026 22:02 BST | 6 min read
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We are well into the summer transfer window as the 2026 World Cup reaches its latter stages and teams switch their attention back to finalising blockbuster deals.

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