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Chelsea shocked as record-breaking €300m bid made

Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Updated: 16 Feb 2026 20:18 GMT

6 min read

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea, 2025/26

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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea were left stunned by Liverpool.

Plus, Barcelona received a record-breaking bid, Arsenal initiated their pursuit of a Real Madrid star and Man Utd began targeting an unexpected midfielder. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Liverpool shock Chelsea

Morgan Rogers

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Liverpool have already held talks with long-time Chelsea target Morgan Rogers.

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Barca receive Yamal bid

Lamine Yamal

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An unnamed club, likely from Saudi Arabia, has made a record-shattering €300 million bid for Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

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Arsenal step up Valdepenas pursuit

Victor Valdepenas

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Arsenal are chasing the signing of Real Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas after Riccardo Calafiori's injury.

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Man Utd want Mac Allister

Alexis Mac Allister

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Man Utd hold a shock interest in Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister.

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Arsenal still keen on Goretzka

Leon Goretzka

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Arsenal explored a Deadline Day move for Leon Goretzka, and the Bayern Munich star remains a target.

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Chelsea, Man Utd respond to Klopp links

Jurgen Klopp

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Chelsea and Man Utd have responded to claims from Jurgen Klopp's agent that they made contact with the 58-year-old after his Liverpool exit.

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Tapsoba a wanted man

Edmond Tapsoba

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Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Edmond Tapsoba is likely to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer, and one European giant should seriously think about signing him.

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Williams to leave Athletic Club?

Nico Williams

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Nico Williams is considering leaving Athletic Club this summer, despite signing a huge new contract last year.

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Tottenham in Rudiger talks

Antonio Rudiger

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Tottenham have held talks with out-of-contract Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger, but former coach Ange Postecoglou may have already revealed the outcome of these discussions.

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Chelsea scout Diomande

Yan Diomande

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Chelsea are among the clubs closely following the stunning development of Yan Diomande, who is being described as the biggest talent at Red Bull since Erling Haaland.

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Stankovic reveals dream club

Aleksandar Stankovic

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Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic has revealed his dream club amid links with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd.

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Football transfer news headlines today

TRANSFER RUMOURS: Man Utd and Arsenal eye Pulisic as Chelsea stunned by €115m Liverpool talks

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal target Inter Milan starlet Pio Esposito

Chelsea Transfer News Today: €65m star in talks as THREE players sacrificed

Man Utd Transfer News Today: €80m Sesko replacement identified as contract talks confirmed

Arsenal Transfer News Today: €60m winger wanted as official negotiations planned

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