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Transfer Rumours: Man Utd target Chelsea star as Arsenal eye €100m striker
Cameron Smith
- 27 Oct 2025 11:01 CDT
- 6 min read
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The transfer window may still be closed for another two months, however the rumour mill is still as active as ever.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from the day, including the latest updates on Andrey Santos and Samu Aghehowa.
Andrey Santos to Man Utd?
Manchester United are reportedly “pushing hard” to complete a surprise deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos amid competition from Serie A giants Juventus.
Italian publication TuttoJuve state that Man Utd could even submit an official offer to Chelsea in the January transfer window as they look to bolster the midfield options available to Ruben Amorim.
However, the west London side reportedly have no intention of sanctioning a sale to a direct Premier League rival, and Santos is still regarded as a key player for the long-term project at Stamford Bridge.
Current ETV
Andrey Santos
M, DM (C)
Chelsea
Andrey Santos
M, DM (C)
Chelsea
ETV Range
€44.4M - €54.3M
Arsenal target €100m striker
Arsenal have reportedly joined Chelsea in the race to sign FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa next summer.
Aghehowa has scored 35 goals in 55 games since his arrival at Porto in 2024, and his form for Francesco Farioli’s side has attracted the attention of numerous clubs across European football.
Several teams in the Premier League are among those monitoring the Spaniard’s development and CaughtOffside have revealed that Arsenal, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping close tabs on the 21-year-old.
Neymar rumour debunked
Brazilian outlet O Globo have reported that Santos are getting ready to release Neymar at the end of his contract in December following an injury-hit return to the club. However, his camp has now hit back to deny such speculation.
“In my opinion, it was not written by a columnist but someone who has no commitment to the truth,” Neymar’s father wrote on Instagram.
“Once again, we must publicly deny this information. It’s regrettable.”
Yildiz wants Real Madrid
Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz would be “delighted” to join close friend Dean Huijsen at Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
The Turkey international has attracted significant transfer interest in recent months, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd all interested, however he is in talks over a new long-term contract in Turin.
Despite this, Spanish publication Defensa Central believe Yildiz is still eager to join Real Madrid.
Semenyo offers
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur both reportedly saw €57 million (£50m) bids for Antoine Semenyo turned down by Bournemouth this summer.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among the teams interested in finalising a deal for the Ghana international in 2026, with Bournemouth reportedly expected to receive a plethora of official offers for the forward next year.
However, The Telegraph have now revealed that Andoni Iraola’s side rejected €57m bids from both Man Utd and Tottenham at the start of the summer transfer window.
STATS
Antoine Semenyo
M (RL)
B'mouth
Antoine Semenyo
M (RL)
B'mouth
Maignan to Chelsea?
Chelsea have reportedly decided to rekindle their interest in AC Milan’s Mike Maignan, despite previously ruling out a move for the France goalkeeper.
The 30-year-old was heavily linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge ahead of the Club World Cup, however Chelsea saw several official offers knocked back by Milan and they ultimately decided against matching Maignan’s €30 million asking price.
Instead, the Blues opted to retain faith with Robert Sanchez, despite his inconsistent form since arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion, and Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol recently revealed that Chelsea are highly unlikely to sign a new goalkeeper in 2026, but this claim has been disputed by Sky Sport journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who states that Maignan and Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen have been identified as Chelsea’s two goalkeeper targets for next year.
Other Transfer Rumours
Aston Villa have reached an agreement to sign ASEC Mimosas striker Ibrahim Dosso in January 2027. (The Athletic)
Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in signing Marseille forward Mason Greenwood. (TEAMtalk)
AC Milan, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Liverpool and Tottenham are all keeping tabs on Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae ahead of a possible move in 2026. (Flashscore)
Juventus are eager to finalise a deal for Strasbourg star Diego Moreira next year amid his impressive recent form in France. (Sky Sport)
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is unconvinced by Dominic Solanke and could look to sell him in January. (Football Insider)
Fabio Carvalho could leave Brentford on loan during the January transfer window amid his lack of game time. (Sky Germany)
Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Chelsea target Morgan Rogers over a new long-term contract. (Football Insider)
Manchester City will not prioritise the signing of a new defensive midfielder, despite Rodri’s injury troubles. (Football Insider)
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