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€100m Chelsea bomb drops as first January signing agreed

Tom Weber

Tom Weber

Updated: 10 Dec 2025 21:16 GMT

8 min read

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26

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Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Chelsea reignited their pursuit of a €100 million-rated star.

Plus, Aston Villa wrapped up their first signing of January and Man Utd entered official talks over a striker. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea back in for Casado

Marc Casado

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Chelsea have reignited their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, who has a €100m release clause.

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Villa sign Alysson

Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Gremio to sign 19-year-old winger Alysson, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Roma open Zirkzee talks

Joshua Zirkzee

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AS Roma have formally opened talks with Man Utd over a January deal for Joshua Zirkzee.

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Emery confirms Elliott decision

Harvey Elliott

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has confirmed that Liverpool loanee Harvey Elliott won't be signed permanently.

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Rashford only wants Barca

Marcus Rashford

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Marcus Rashford has informed Man Utd that the only transfer he will consider next summer will be a permanent move to Barcelona.

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Chelsea sign wonderkid

Muhammad Zongo

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Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Burkina Faso youth international Muhammad Zongo.

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Man Utd's new target

David Affengruber

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Man Utd have identified Elche defender David Affengruber as a potential low-cost signing.

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Chelsea and Man Utd battle for striker

Joaquin Panichelli

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Chelsea and Man Utd are going head-to-head for Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli.

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Salah could earn €200m in Saudi

Mohamed Salah

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Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is being courted by three Saudi clubs, who are offering him a contract worth €200m per year.

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Drastic Mainoo measure

Kobbie Mainoo

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Napoli are ready to sacrifice summer signing Lorenzo Lucca to make room for Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

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Semenyo chooses Liverpool

Antoine Semenyo

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Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo has chosen Liverpool as his preferred next destination.

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Chelsea ready Lukeba bid

Castello Lukeba

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Chelsea a prepared to bid €60m for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba in January.

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