Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 13 Mar 2026 19:08 GMT
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Liam Rosenior, Chelsea, 2025/26
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea closed in on a major summer signing.
Plus, Man Utd prepared a sizeable offer for a LaLiga superstar and Arsenal opened contract talks with one of their best players. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea close to Barco signing
Valentin Barco
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Chelsea are "very close" to signing Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco.
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Man Utd ready Williams offer
Nico Williams
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Man Utd are preparing an €80 million offer for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.
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Arsenal open Rice talks
Declan Rice
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Arsenal have officially initiated contract discussions with superstar midfielder Declan Rice.
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Man Utd still want Ederson
Ederson
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Man Utd remain interested in Atalanta midfielder Ederson despite claims that he has an agreement to join Atletico Madrid this summer.
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Arsenal return for Castro
Santiago Castro
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Arsenal have reignited their interest in Bologna striker Santiago Castro as their chances of signing Francesco Pio Esposito from Inter look increasingly slim.
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Liverpool in for Minteh?
Yankuba Minteh
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Liverpool are being linked with Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, but what's behind the rumour?
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Man Utd eye Ouedraogo
Assan Ouedraogo
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Man Utd are plotting a summer move for RB Leipzig wonderkid Assan Ouedraogo.
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Mayulu to leave PSG
Senny Mayulu
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Highly-rated PSG youngster Senny Mayulu is set to leave the club after rejecting three contract offers.
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Balde on the market?
Alejandro Balde
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Alejandro Balde is not considered untouchable by Barcelona, potentially making him a huge market opportunity this summer.
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James extends
Reece James
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Reece James has extended his Chelsea contract, and it might be the club's most important signing of the year.
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Laporta coy on Rashford
Marcus Rashford
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta refused to give any guarantees when quizzed about potentially making Marcus Rashford's loan from Man Utd permanent.
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Fernandez ready to leave
Enzo Fernandez
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Chelsea midfielder Ento Fernandez is ready to jump ship this summer.
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Football transfer news headlines today
Confirmed: Chelsea have completed their most important deal of 2026
Man Utd have a new Premier League midfield target – but there’s a problem
Arne Slot can't refuse! Liverpool given golden opportunity to sign Robertson replacement
Man Utd identify their next €100m signing
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