Chelsea in talks over €100m signing as Man Utd forced into sale: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

17 Dec 2025 22:01 GMT
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Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2025/26 — © IMAGO

Wednesday delivered loads of massive storylines as Chelsea made contact for a surprising deal.

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Plus, Man Utd are vulnerable to being compelled into an undesirable sale and Arsenal had been supplied an unorthodox answer to their defensive harm disaster. There’s a lot to cowl, so let’s soar proper in.

Chelsea in talks over Yildiz deal

Chelsea have made contact with Juventus celebrity Kenan Yildiz to debate a switch for 2026.

AS Roma wish to agree private phrases with Joshua Zirkzee to “power Man Utd’s hand” and permit him to go away.

Arsenal ought to signal Silva

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Thiago Silva is seeking to return to London after leaving Fluminense, and the 41-year-old may very well be Arsenal’s good short-term answer to their defensive harm disaster.

Honest Ahanor — © IMAGO – Trustworthy Ahanor

Chelsea are very eager on placing a deal for Atalanta wonderkid Trustworthy Ahanor.

Man Utd have added a fourth Bournemouth star to their shortlist after Antoine Semenyo, Tyler Adams and Alex Scott.

Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Joaquin Panichelli has revealed his admiration for former Blues star Olivier Giroud.

Luis Suarez will play alongside Lionel Messi for an additional yr after extending his Inter Miami contract.

Beneath-fire Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy already has a possible subsequent job lined up ought to he be sacked.

Said El Mala — © IMAGO – Mentioned El Mala

Man Utd have made a proper enquiry concerning the availability of Koln wonderkid Mentioned El Mala.

Barcelona have made two calls for that should be fulfilled earlier than they’ll signal Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford completely.

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