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Transfer Rumours: Arsenal involved in Bukayo Saka battle amid Chelsea hijack talks
Cameron Smith
- 21 Nov 2025 09:32 CST
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The transfer rumour mill is heating up once more as the January window edges ever closer with each passing day.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 21 November, including updates on Bukayo Saka and Kenan Yildiz
Chelsea hijack?
Arsenal have been in talks with Jorge Mendes to discuss the possibility of signing Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz.
Fabrizio Romano has previously said that Chelsea are “calling” the 20-year-old Turkey international star, but he could be on his way to their London rivals, according to a sensational report.
Officials from the Gunners have been spotted speaking to Mendes over the possibility of snapping up Yildiz, who has scored three times in 14 appearances for Juventus this season, Caught Offside reports.
Current ETV
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
Kenan Yıldız
F, M (L)
Juventus
ETV Range
€62.7M - €76.7M
Man Utd’s midfield decision
Manchester United’s hunt for a new midfielder continues, with Elliot Anderson still heavily linked with the Old Trafford club.
Anderson is Ruben Amorim’s priority to replace Casemiro, who will leave next summer when his contract expires, The Times reports.
Although the Brazil international has become a key figure for United, a combination of his age - he turns 34 in January - and a salary in excess of €20 million per year means it’s highly unlikely that the Red Devils trigger his additional one-year option.
Liverpool wonderkid to leave?
Chelsea and Arsenal are both seeking to sign Liverpool wonderkid Joshua Abe, with the door open for the 15-year-old to leave Anfield.
Abe is a player that the Reds are desperate to hold onto, but a challenge has emerged from their Premier League rivals as the teenager plots the next stage of his career, as per The Daily Mail.
The winger is described in the article as one of “the best of his age group across the country”.
Serhou Guirassy linked with Dortmund exit
Arsenal are reportedly set to battle Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy next year.
The Guinea international has established himself as one of the best centre forwards in world football over the past few seasons and he has emerged as a key transfer target for a number of elite clubs in Europe, despite his age.
That is according to CaughtOffside, who claim that Arsenal, Man Utd and PSG are all interested in signing the former Stuttgart striker in 2026.
Jarrod Bowen makes exit decision
West Ham United captain Jarrod Bowen is reportedly eager to leave the club next summer in order to join a club competing in the Champions League.
Although Bowen remains a key figure at West Ham, he is now looking to depart the club next summer, according to CaughtOffside.
The England star has attracted interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in recent months and it’s reported that he is eager to test himself in the Champions League.
Other Transfer Rumours
Real Madrid are ready to pay €150m to sign Bukayo Saka, despite the fact he is close to signing a new contract at Arsenal. (Fichajes)
Man City are interested in including James Trafford in a player-plus-cash swap deal bid for Newcastle defender Valentino Livramento. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid have ruled out an approach for Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi after being offered the chance to sign him. (Defensa Central)
Crystal Palace have offered Jean-Philippe Mateta a new contract that will be valid until 2029. (Nicolo Schira)
However, Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in poaching the Frenchman away from Selhurst Park. (CaughtOffside)
West Ham are willing to sell Lucas Paqueta in order to raise funds for their pursuit of Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge. (Bolavip)
Inter Milan want to bring Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to the club in 2026. (Football Insider)
Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are all firmly interested in signing Anderlecht defender Nathan De Cat, who is set to be available for €25m. (Sky Germany)
Everton have joined the race to sign AZ Alkmaar centre forward Troy Parrott following his heroics for the Republic of Ireland during the November international break. (Graeme Bailey)
Tottenham have identified Samu Aghehowa as a top January target, but Porto have stated that he will not be sold during the winter window. (TEAMtalk)
Sunderland have reopened talks to sign Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi in January. (Nicolo Schira)
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