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€60m Arsenal signing closer as official Chelsea confirmation arrives

Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Updated: 17 Apr 2026 18:10 BST

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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal received a positive update on a top summer target.

Plus, Chelsea officially confirmed a change to their transfer strategy and Man Utd were warned of fresh interest in captain Bruno Fernandes. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Arsenal have Gordon "advantage"

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Arsenal have a "huge advantage" in the race to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon because he wants to live in London.

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Eghbali confirms Chelsea change

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Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali has acknowledged that the Blues need to sign more "elite players."

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Galatasaray want Fernandes

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Turkish giants Galatasaray are readying a summer approach for Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes.

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Ornstein on midfielder battle

Adam Wharton

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Transfer insider David Ornstein has shared his information on the big midfield protagonists of the upcoming summer transfer window.

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Arteta's next evolution?

Oscar Mingueza

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Arsenal's interest in Celta Vigo right-back Oscar Mingueza hints at Mikel Arteta's next tactical evolution.

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Leao's problem

Rafael Leao

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Man Utd have been told that AC Milan winger Rafael Leao could win the Ballon d'Or - but he also has a big "problem."

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Caicedo signs new deal

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Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, who was under contract until 2031 with an option until 2032, has signed a new deal until 2033.

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Man Utd to break the bank on Anderson

Elliot Anderson

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Man Utd have been told that they must pay more than €120m if they wish to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.

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Chelsea could sell Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho

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Chelsea will listen to offers for summer signing Alejandro Garnacho after this season.

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Arteta in danger

Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal could be forced to have "difficult conversations" over Mikel Arteta's future if this season ends without silverware.

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Football transfer news headlines today

Transfer Rumours: Gordon ready to make Arsenal move as record deal plotted for summer window

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Gordon deal edges closer as offer prepared

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Lacroix wants to join as summer plan confirmed

Man Utd Transfer News Today: JJ Gabriel bomb drops as €120m asking price set

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