11 May 2026 22:06 BST | 5 min read
Anthony Gordon, Newcastle, 2025/26
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Tom Weber
Tom Weber | Writer
Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.
Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Chelsea were linked with a €100 million bid for a superstar.
Plus, Arsenal target Anthony Gordon had his impending transfer all but confirmed by Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and Man Utd closed in on a €50m deal. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Valverde to Chelsea?
Federico Valverde
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Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €100m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, and a transfer would make perfect sense.
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Howe confirms Gordon exit
Anthony Gordon
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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has all but confirmed that Anthony Gordon will leave the club this summer.
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Hojlund deal ready
Rasmus Hojlund
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Napoli will automatically sign Man Utd loanee Rasmus Hojlund for a €50m package when they qualify for the Champions League.
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Mbappe to Arsenal?
Kylian Mbappe
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Emmanuel Petit recently urged Kylian Mbappe to consider a move to Arsenal, but would this really be a good decision for the Real Madrid pariah?
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Chelsea prepare Fernandez offer
Enzo Fernandez
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Chelsea are preparing their new contract offer for Enzo Fernandez.
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Ferguson could leave Bologna - but not for Rangers
Lewis Ferguson
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Lewis Ferguson was recently linked with a sensational move to Rangers, but the Bologna captain has bigger fish to fry.
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Lewis-Skelly breaks silence
Myles Lewis-Skelly
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Myles Lewis-Skelly has broken his silence on his Arsenal future.
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Lewandowski teases MLS move
Robert Lewandowski
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Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted that "it might be time" to move to a "lower league."
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Fernandes shines against Arsenal
Mateus Fernandes
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Man Utd target Mateus Fernandes passed his transfer audition with flying colours against Arsenal on Sunday.
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Mourinho closing in on Real Madrid job
Jose Mourinho
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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is increasingly likely to return to Real Madrid.
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O'Neil fumes at BlueCo policy
Gary O'Neil
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The wheels have come off for Gary O'Neil at Strasbourg, and he blames BlueCo's January business.
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Rashford wants Barca stay
Marcus Rashford
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Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford is making no secret of his desire to stay at Barcelona.
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Liverpool's new No.1
Alisson
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Liverpool already know who their next No.1 will be if Alisson leaves the club this summer.
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Alvarez wants out
Julian Alvarez
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Julian Alvarez "wants to leave" Atletico Madrid this summer, amid interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and PSG.
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