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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Football transfer news headlines today
Van Dijk sends Slot brutal Salah message: Deal with it!
CONFIRMED: Antoine Semenyo picks his next club
Why Xabi Alonso is on the brink at Real Madrid
Chelsea star Mudryk handed 12-month ban
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