Chelsea shock Arsenal and Liverpool with insane double deal

Tom Weber

Updated: 5 May 2025 14:34 CDT
5 min read

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea made progress with two huge deals.

Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed his Liverpool departure and Arsenal received a boost in pursuit of one of Mikel Arteta's favourites. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Chelsea open Sesko talks

Chelsea have opened formal talks with long-time Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko.

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Chelsea convince Huijsen

Chelsea also managed to secure buy-in from Dean Huijsen for their project.

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Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially confirmed his departure from Liverpool.

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Trent to join Real Madrid

The Liverpool vice-captain will join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

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Ancelotti exit agreed

However, Alexander-Arnold will not be coached by Carlo Ancelotti, who has finally agreed on the terms of his Real Madrid exit.

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Chelsea miss out on Verbruggen

Chelsea will not sign Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen this summer.

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Man City give up on Wirtz

Man City have are ready to concede defeat in the race to sign Florian Wirtz and will instead focus on a €70m alternative.

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Juventus open Hojlund talks

Juventus are ready to negotiate a deal for Man Utd flop Rasmus Hojlund after positive first contact.

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Arsenal in pole position for Gittens

Arsenal, not Chelsea, are leading the race for Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.

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Saliba worries Arsenal

Real Madrid's interest in William Saliba is becoming increasingly concerning to Arsenal.

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Man Utd make Ederson progress

Man Utd have 'moved closer' to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

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Arsenal to land bombshell Real Madrid deal?

Arsenal have enquired about Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but is a deal possible?

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