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Man Utd reality check as Chelsea enter wonderkid race

25 Apr 2026 21:08 BST | 5 min read

Michael Carrick, Man Utd, 2025/26

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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Man Utd were sent a clear message over a key summer target.

Plus, Chelsea joined the race to sign one of Europe's biggest prospects and Arsenal opened talks with a potential big-money signing. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Brighton's Baleba response

Carlos Baleba

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Brighton have responded to suggestions that Man Utd could sign Carlos Baleba for less than €60 million.

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Chelsea enter Karetsas race

Konstanstinos Karetsas

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Chelsea have entered the almighty scramble to sign Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.

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Arsenal open Araujo talks

Maxi Araujo

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Arsenal have entered into preliminary discussions over the signing of €60m-rated Sporting CP wing-back Maxi Araujo.

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Rashford back to Man Utd

Marcus Rashford

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Barcelona have decided that they won't sign Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford permanently.

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Farioli makes Chelsea feelings clear

Francesco Farioli

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Porto boss Francesco Farioli has no intention whatsoever to take the Chelsea job.

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Slot's Dutch revolution

Denzel Dumfries

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot wants to sign more Dutch players and is targeting Denzel Dumfries and Lutsharel Geetruida.

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Man City's Anderson bid

Elliot Anderson

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Man City are set to make a "big" bid for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson, but is he really worth as much as is being claimed?

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Rodriguez slammed

James Rodriguez

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James Rodriguez's surprising move to Minnesota United has gone about as well as expected: he has barely played and is facing fierce criticism.

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Gomes talks start

Joao Gomes

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Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Man Utd target Joao Gomes, but it's not all bad news for the Red Devils.

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Mourinho is finished

Jose Mourinho

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Former Real Madrid star Guti has warned big clubs like Los Blancos and Chelsea off appointing Jose Mourinho.

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Why Arsenal want Tresoldi

Nicolo Tresoldi

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Arsenal are reportedly ready to bid for Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi - here's why.

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Salah's most likely next club revealed

Mohamed Salah

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Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah could be on his way to MLS this summer, and his most likely destination has now been revealed.

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Endrick to... Arsenal?

Endrick

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Arsenal are keeping tabs on Real Madrid star Endrick's situation as there is a growing belief that he could become available this summer.

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