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Updated: 17 Jul 2026 17:11 BST |<\/span>
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea were left fuming by one of their key players.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Arsenal signed a highly-rated talent from Tottenham and Man Utd found a potential solution to their midfield problems. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Exclusive: Arsenal step up Rogers chase <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal are preparing their opening offer for Aston Villa superstar Morgan Rogers, FootballTransfers<\/b> can reveal.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

Fernandez fury <\/h2>\n
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Enzo Fernandez further antagonised Chelsea’s supporters after advancing to the World Cup final at the expense of England.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal agree Upson, Nwaneri deals <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal have signed defender Elijah Upson for the academy after his departure from Tottenham, while Emerson Nwaneri has signed a scholarship contract.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd eye Raskin <\/h2>\n
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Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin could solve Man Utd’s midfield problems – but it would be a risky signing.<\/p>\n

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Olise to Real Madrid? <\/h2>\n
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Is Michael Olise pushing for a transfer from Bayern to Real Madrid?<\/p>\n

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Celtic warning <\/h2>\n
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Celtic have been warned that captain Callum McGregor could be set to reunite with one of his former Hoops managers this summer.<\/p>\n

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Man City’s new target <\/h2>\n
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Man City want PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, and this is bad news for Liverpool.<\/p>\n

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Salah agent responds <\/h2>\n
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Mohamed Salah’s agent has responded to the latest speculation surrounding the Liverpool legend’s search for a new club.<\/p>\n

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Clear Alvarez message <\/h2>\n
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Atletico Madrid have sent a clear message to Barcelona over Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n

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Mudryk return imminent? <\/h2>\n
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Has Mykhailo Mudryk just hinted that his Chelsea ban could be lifted soon?<\/p>\n

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Bouaddi statement <\/h2>\n
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Lille president Olivier Letang has spoken about Arsenal and Man City target Ayyoub Bouaddi.<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Transfer Rumours: Man Utd open talks for \u20ac50m midfielder as Berge emerges as ‘serious target’<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Morgan Rogers offer as official statement issued<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Yan Diomande bid ready as deal announced<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Manu Kone offer as midfield problem solved<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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