{"id":18643,"date":"2026-07-18T20:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T20:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18643"},"modified":"2026-07-18T20:44:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T20:44:36","slug":"arsenal-stunned-as-man-utd-talks-change-everything-footballtransfers-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18643","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal stunned as Man Utd talks change everything: FootballTransfers recap"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Updated: 18 Jul 2026 19:23 BST |<\/span>
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Arsenal were left gobsmacked in their pursuit of Morgan Rogers.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Chelsea welcomed a forgotten star back to Stamford Bridge and Man Utd’s talks over a midfield signing had major consequences. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Rogers hijacked <\/h2>\n
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Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers will join Chelsea, not Arsenal, this summer.<\/p>\n

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Paez returns <\/h2>\n
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River Plate will send Kendry Paez back to Chelsea, continuing a worrying trend in his stagnating career.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd domino <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd’s interest in AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone could spark a major transfer domino.<\/p>\n

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Bouaddi hope <\/h2>\n
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Man City are leading the race for Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi, but Arsenal may not be down and out just yet.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea in for Alajbegovic <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have entered the race for new Bayer Leverkusen winger Kerim Alajbegovic.<\/p>\n

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Fernandes price set <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd have set their asking price for Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n

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Mourinho’s untouchables <\/h2>\n
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New Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has already decided on six undisputed starters.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle warning <\/h2>\n
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One of the potential replacements for Eddie Howe has sent Newcastle a clear warning.<\/p>\n

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Lacroix gamble <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea are looking to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, but a familiar face may be a better option.<\/p>\n

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Ederson deal sign <\/h2>\n
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Ederson has signed a new contract at Atalanta after the collapse of his Man Utd transfer.<\/p>\n

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Salah statement <\/h2>\n
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Besiktas have released an official statement following reports that they have reached an agreement with Mohamed Salah.<\/p>\n

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Pulisic to MLS? <\/h2>\n
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NYCFC have a genuine interest in bringing Christian Pulisic to MLS, but is a deal possible this summer?<\/p>\n

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

Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Transfer Rumours: Ayyoub Bouaddi progress as Chelsea breakthrough imminent<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Ayyoub Bouaddi hope as stunning agreement reached<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Successful Arsenal hijack with second deal close<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Shock deal already signed as Bruno Fernandes price leaked<\/b><\/p>\n

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

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