Nico Williams bombshell as Chelsea open forward talks

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
  • Updated: 13 Jun 2025 14:43 CDT
  • 5 min read
Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Nico Williams' future took another huge twist.

Plus, Chelsea opened talks with an exciting forward and Arsenal made a breakthrough in talks for Benjamin Sesko. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

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Exclusive: Arsenal make Sesko breakthrough

Benjamin Sesko
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FootballTransfers can reveal that Arsenal made a breakthrough in the talks with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko after finding common ground on the finances of a potential deal.

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Barcelona reignite Williams pursuit

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Nico Williams appears to be increasingly slipping away from the Premier League as Barcelona are the latest club to have met with his agent.

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Chelsea open Woltemade talks

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Chelsea have opened talks with Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade after their talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike reached an impasse due to his €100 million valuation.

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Man Utd face Mbeumo hijack

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Tottenham are stepping up their interest in Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo following the appointment of Thomas Frank as their head coach.

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Rodrygo happy at Real Madrid

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Arsenal's hopes of signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid appear to have taken a major hit following reports from Spain that the winger is keen to stay and fight for his place under Xabi Alonso.

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Chelsea to send Guehi to Arsenal?

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Crystal Palace are still interested in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, but a move is contingent on Marc Guehi's, who is being chased by Arsenal.

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Man Utd unveil Cunha - how much money is left?

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After previously announcing the signing of Matheus Cunha on 1 June, Man Utd have now officially unveiled the former Wolves star - but how much money can they still spend now?

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Pedro keen to move to London

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Brighton forward Joao Pedro is prioritising a move to London over other cities such as Liverpool and Newcastle, according to teammate Igor Julio.

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Chelsea 'attack' for Araujo

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Chelsea are 'preparing an attack' for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, a year after initially identifying him as a potential target.

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Martinez 'waiting' for Man Utd

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Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is waiting for Man Utd to make their move to sign him, with the Argentine expected to leave Villa Park this summer.

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Man Utd eyeing Ter Stegen

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In addition to Martinez, Man Utd are credited with an interest in Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, who is facing a very awkward return to Catalunya after his summer holiday.

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Arsenal linked with Nusa

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Arsenal are credited with an interest in RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa as an alternative to Rodrygo and Nico Williams.

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