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Updated: 10 Jul 2026 20:03 BST |<\/span>
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as a surprising Chelsea deal was effectively confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Man Utd made a shock decision on one of their marquee summer signings and Arsenal were sent a clear message over the future of captain Martin Odegaard. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Exclusive: Riise gives Odegaard verdict <\/h2>\n
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Speaking to FootballTransfers<\/b>John Arne Riise has issued a strong verdict on compatriot Martin Odegaard amid rumours he could leave Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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Exclusive: Celtic’s Hassan decision <\/h2>\n
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FootballTransfers<\/b> can confirm that Celtic are interested in Egypt star Haissem Hassan and reveal what the Hoops must do to complete the deal.<\/p>\n

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Derry leaves Chelsea <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea wonderkid Jesse Derry has arrived in Portugal ahead of a surprising move to Sporting CP.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd deal off <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd have pulled the plug on their deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson.<\/p>\n

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Ronaldo to delay retirement? <\/h2>\n
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Could Cristiano Ronaldo postpone his Portugal retirement after Jorge Jesus’ appointment as head coach?<\/p>\n

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Ronaldo’s nemesis arrives <\/h2>\n
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In other coaching news, Ronaldo’s nemesis is ready to rival him in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea hijack? <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea attempted to hijack Morten Hjulmand’s move from Sporting CP to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n

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Iraola’s problem <\/h2>\n
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Andoni Iraola is already dealing with his first major Liverpool problem following a seismic boardroom shake-up.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona injection <\/h2>\n
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Barcelona have received a massive cash injection amid their ongoing pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n

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Celtic sign Duran <\/h2>\n
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Celtic have completed the signing of Qarabag striker Camilo Duran.<\/p>\n

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Tzolis record <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal’s possible signing of Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis will be a record-breaking one.<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Transfer Rumours: Arsenal complete first deal and Yamal’s Barca transfer plea<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: New Guimaraes bid as huge salary demands revealed<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Vinicius Jr latest as green light received<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Deal under threat as Marcus Rashford talks revealed<\/b><\/p>\n

Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n

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Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n

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