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Chelsea blow Arsenal out of the water as €150m decision made

Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Updated: 22 Dec 2025 20:30 GMT

6 min read

Enzo Maresca, Mikel Arteta

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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea left Arsenal stunned with not one but two potential deals.

Plus, Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo plan was revealed and Real Madrid made a huge decision on Vinicius Jr. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea to beat Arsenal to Karetsas deal

Konstanstinos Karetsas

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Chelsea have overtaken Arsenal in the race to sign Genk sensation Konstantinos Karetsas.

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Chelsea to make Bouaddi bid?

Ayyoub Bouaddi

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Chelsea have also been tipped to make a blockbuster January bid for priority Arsenal target Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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Man Utd won't loan out Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo

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Man Utd will not allow Kobbie Mainoo to leave the club on loan in light of Bruno Fernandes suffering a worrying injury.

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Real Madrid set Vini Jr sale stance

Vinicius Jr

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Real Madrid will listen to offers exceeding €150 million for Vinicius Jr in 2026.

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Tessmann attracting Premier League interest

Tanner Tessmann (left)

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Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessmann is being chased by various Premier League clubs.

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Endrick to join Lyon

Endrick

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Lyon have reached a full agreement with Real Madrid to loan Endrick in January.

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Arsenal interest in Ramaj confirmed

Diant Ramaj

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Arsenal's interest in Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Diant Ramaj has been confirmed by a second source.

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Trent disappoints Liverpool again

Trent Alexander-Arnold

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is looking to hurt Liverpool one more time.

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Zirkzee close to Roma move

Joshua Zirkzee

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Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee is inching closer towards completing a January move to AS Roma.

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Arsenal miss out on Valdepenas

Victor Valdepenas

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Arsenal are unlikely to secure a deal for Real Madrid starlet Victor Valdepenas after he was handed an improved contract with a €50m release clause.

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Badghji wants to stay at Barca

Roony Bardghji

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Roony Bargdhji is not keen to leave Barcelona on loan in January.

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Liverpool react to Isak injury

Alexander Isak

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Liverpool could dip into the January market following Alexander Isak's suspected leg break against Tottenham.

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Football transfer news headlines today

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