Transfer rumours: Chelsea launch €100m bid as Man Utd target Barcola

Robin Bairner

Updated: 9 Mar 2026 08:28 CDT
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Bradley Barcola, Transfer Rumours, 2025/26 — © IMAGO

Arsenal have sealed their first transfer of the summer market while Manchester United are dreaming of Bradley Barcola and Chelsea are lining up a €100 million arrival.

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Arsenal complete Hincapie signing

Arsenal have finalised a deal that will see Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie remain at the club on a permanent basis, Fabrizio Romano has reported.

On 28 February, FootballTransfers confirmed that talks were on track for Hincapie to stay in North London but a contract with the player had yet to be agreed.

Romano now claims this is all in place, with a deal “never in doubt”.

Now the Gunners will pay €52m to Leverkusen to seal the transfer.

Man Utd put Barcola top of transfer shortlist

Manchester United’s hunt for a replacement for Marcus Rashford has seen them put PSG winger Bradley Barcola at the top of their shortlist.

France international Barcola is seen as Man Utd’s “prime option” to replace the Barcelona-bound England star, who has been away from Old Trafford this season on loan.

The PSG ace, though, simply heads a five-man shortlist that also includes the likes of Iliman Ndiaye and Yan Diomande.

Chelsea make first move to sign €100m Pavlovic

Chelsea’s first major arrival of the summer could be Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, with the Blues reportedly having made first contact over the Germany midfielder.

Pavlovic has established himself as an integral player at the Allianz Arena over the past 12 months and his form is being closely monitored by several top European clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City.

The Blues have now got in touch with FCB over a move, though a deal promises to be difficult with the Bundesliga giants having placed a €100m price on his head.

Transfer Rumour Roundup

Antonee Robinson is ready to pick Liverpool over Manchester United as both vie for the Fulham defender. (TeamTalk)

Man Utd’s hopes of signing Alejandro Balde from Barcelona have been dashed as he will not be sold. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for Newcastle’s right-back Tino Livramento. (Football Insider)

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was watched by Real Madrid in Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Manchester City. (The Sun)

Callum Wilson has agreed a new one-year deal with West Ham just weeks after coming close to joining Celtic. (The Telegraph)

Man Utd have made Ibrahim Sangare of Nottingham Forest a summer transfer target as they seek to bolster their midfield. (CaughtOffside)

Fulham are “accelerating” to sign Ricardo Pepi from PSV, with a deal likely around €37m. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal will send Myles Lewis-Skelly on loan next season after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates. (Football Insider)

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