Transfer Rumours: Arsenal given Ousmane Dembele hope as initial talks revealed

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 17 Mar 2026 09:21 CDT
• 7 min read

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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 17 March, including the latest updates on Ousmane Dembele and Enzo Fernandez.

Ousmane Dembele latest

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a €120 million bid for Michael Olise after identifying him as their top target to replace Ousmane Dembele, as per Fichajes.

Dembele has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks and Luis Enrique’s side are reportedly planning for life after the Frenchman by targeting a move for his compatriot Olise.

The 24-year-old has 15 goals and 27 assists this season, and PSG are set to prioritise a move this summer.

Enzo Fernandez talks

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly in “talks” to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after receiving offers from several clubs across world football.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have both been heavily linked with the 25-year-old in recent months, although they will face significant competition for his signature as two Saudi Pro League clubs and two Premier League clubs have enquired about the possibility of a summer deal.

That is according to Arabic publication WinWin, who claim that Fernandez is open to leaving Stamford Bridge this summer, with initial talks already underway with a number of teams.

The former Benfica midfielder is reportedly fully focused on helping Chelsea qualify for next season’s Champions League, but he is ready to leave the club as he looks to regularly compete for major honours.

Myles Lewis-Skelly latest

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to agree a loan transfer for Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer amid the England star’s lack of game time so far this season.

The 19-year-old broke into Mikel Arteta’s preferred starting XI last campaign, but opportunities have been far more limited this term and he hasn’t played a single minute of Premier League football since Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Liverpool on 8 January.

Lewis-Skelly is currently behind Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori in the left-back pecking order at the Emirates Stadium and he is yet to be trusted in a central midfield role - his natural position.

Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton and West Ham United are among the clubs who have been linked with a move for Lewis-Skelly this year, and Arsenal are now open to agreeing a loan deal when the summer window opens, as per CaughtOffside.

Morgan Rogers to leave Aston Villa?

Chelsea have been told that Morgan Rogers will look to leave Aston Villa this summer if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Liam Rosenior’s side remain in the market for a new attacking midfielder, amid their pursuit of a player capable of deputising for Cole Palmer, and Rogers, who can also play as a winger, is regarded as a top target.

The Englishman signed a new six-year contract at Aston Villa back in November, but rumours of an exit have continued regardless and Chelsea are set to battle Manchester United for his signature during the upcoming summer transfer window.

“You know Morgan Rogers is going to have a fantastic World Cup as well,” former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor told talkSPORT.

“If Aston Villa somehow don't get Champions League football, I think the manager goes, Morgan Rogers is sold and Aston Villa could end up a mid-table club, like Fulham.”

Birmingham to re-sign Jude Bellingham?

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight believes that Jude Bellingham could return to Birmingham City in 2031.

The England international left his boyhood club to join Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €30.2 million in 2020 and the Blues retired his No.22 shirt number following his departure in order “to remember one of our own and to inspire others.”

Speaking to The Telegraph ahead of the launch of ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ on Netflix, Knight said: “I want him to come back [to play for Birmingham] one day.

“Twenty-eight. I’m saying maybe 28 [years old] come back then. Why not? I don’t know. I mean, who knows? Who knows what he’s going to do, but if we became good, I think he would come back.”

Real Madrid want Achraf Hakimi

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in re-signing Achraf Hakimi this summer, despite the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold last year.

Hakimi spent 14 years at the Bernabeu, but he only made 17 first-team appearances for the club and after a two-season loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, he was sold to Inter Milan on a permanent deal for €43 million in 2020.

The Morocco international has become an integral player since joining PSG the following summer and he was rewarded with a new contract last February. However, the 27-year-old has now been identified as a top target by the Real Madrid hierarchy, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

It’s reported that Hakimi is open to returning to the Bernabeu, and Los Blancos are keen to agree a deal as they look to bolster their right-back options to replace the ageing Daniel Carvajal.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal truth

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks, with Arsenal among his suitors, but a deal will not take place this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

“There have also been many questions regarding reports linking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a move to Arsenal. What can be confirmed is that Paris Saint-Germain consider him an absolutely crucial player,” Romano said.

“The club have no intention of letting him leave after just over a year, and internally he is viewed as untouchable. Paris Saint-Germain are not open to negotiations for his departure in the upcoming summer transfer window.

“Arsenal are expected to sign at least one attacking player, possibly two, depending on outgoings and market opportunities. Kvaratskhelia would be an ideal fit in terms of profile and quality, and arguably a missing piece in the current squad.

“However, despite admiration for the player, the message from Paris Saint-Germain is very clear - they do not intend to consider any exit for him this summer.”

Transfer Rumour Round-Up

Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. (The Daily Mail)

Everton are ready to battle for the signature of Arsenal defender Ben White when the 2026 summer transfer window opens. (Football Insider)

Barcelona want to sign Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup this summer. (Fichajes)

Brighton have identified Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi as a potential replacement for Carlos Baleba. (TEAMtalk)

Man Utd are eager to sign two central midfielders to cover for the imminent departure of Casemiro. (The Sun)

Liverpool have lined up a summer bid for France international Eduardo Camavinga, who could leave Real Madrid before the start of next season. (Football Insider)

Several Premier League clubs have enquired about a potential move for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, who is valued at €70m. (Nicolo Schira)

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