Chelsea close in on bombshell transfer as crunch talks scheduled

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 12 May 2025 14:14 CDT
  • 5 min read
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea
© IMAGO

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea's summer business really kicked into gear.

Plus, Man Utd were offered the chance to sign a second Wolves star and Arsenal began eyeing an exciting striker. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Article continues under the video

Exclusive: Chelsea set for crunch Osimhen talks

Victor Osimhen
© IMAGO - Victor Osimhen

FootballTransfers understands that Chelsea will hold crunch talks with Victor Osimhen to get him to lower his salary demands.

READ MORE

Chelsea confident of winning Huijsen race

Dean Huijsen
© IMAGO - Dean Huijsen

Chelsea also appear to be closing in on a blockbuster deal for Dean Huijsen.

READ MORE

Man Utd to join Ait-Nouri race?

Rayan Ait-Nouri
© IMAGO - Rayan Ait-Nouri

Man Utd are said to be looking for another left wing-back, and Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri is available, according to Fabrizo Romano.

READ MORE

Arsenal eye David

Jonathan David
© IMAGO - Jonathan David

Arsenal are interested in out-of-contract Lille star Jonathan David.

READ MORE

Delap wants Man Utd, Chelsea want Sesko

Liam Delap
© IMAGO - Liam Delap

Liam Delap is leaning towards a move to Man Utd, forcing Chelsea to pursue Benjamin Sesko as an alternative target.

READ MORE

Man Utd suffer Cherki blow

Rayan Cherki
© IMAGO - Rayan Cherki

Rayan Cherki has hinted that he is open to a shocking transfer U-turn that would be bad news for Man Utd.

READ MORE

Liverpool open Frimpong talks

Jeremie Frimpong
© IMAGO - Jeremie Frimpong

Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong.

READ MORE

Wirtz in Bayern talks

Florian Wirtz
© IMAGO - Florian Wirtz

Bayern Munich have officially opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz.

READ MORE

Arsenal get Sane hope

Leroy Sane
© IMAGO - Leroy Sane

Arsenal have received a positive update on their pursuit of Leroy Sane.

READ MORE

Ancelotti lands Brazil job

Carlo Ancelotti
© IMAGO - Carlo Ancelotti

The Brazilian federation has announced that Carlo Ancelotti is the new head coach of the senior men's national team.

READ MORE

Flick set for new Barcelona deal

Hansi Flick
© IMAGO - Hansi Flick

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has agreed a new contract.

READ MORE

The FootballTransfers app

Check out FootballTransfers' new app for all of football's big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.

The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:

Google Play

App Store