{"id":2269,"date":"2026-04-29T12:30:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2269"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:30:02","slug":"arsenal-stunned-in-striker-chase-as-chelsea-talks-opened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2269","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal stunned in striker chase as Chelsea talks opened"},"content":{"rendered":"


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27 Apr 2026 22:06 BST |<\/span>
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal received a gutting update on a key striker target.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Chelsea opened talks with their potential next manager and Man Utd were given hope that they could yet sign Elliot Anderson. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Arsenal must break the bank on Alvarez <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal have been told that they must shatter their club record if they wish to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea in Iraola talks <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have opened talks with Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola over their managerial vacancy.<\/p>\n

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Anderson should join Man Utd <\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 IMAGO – Elliot Anderson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Elliot Anderson looks destined to join Man City, but the data suggests that Man Utd would be a better option for the Nottingham Forest star.<\/p>\n

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Olise deal impossible <\/h2>\n
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Bayern boss Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has told Liverpool that Michael Olise is not for sale at any price – and Chelsea are to blame.<\/p>\n

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Celtic handed Engels boost <\/h2>\n
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Celtic have received a positive update on Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of Arne Engels.<\/p>\n

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McFarlane urges Chelsea to keep Fernandez <\/h2>\n
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Interim boss Calum McFarlane believes that Enzo Fernandez is too important to Chelsea to be sold this summer.<\/p>\n

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Rashford desperate for Barca stay <\/h2>\n
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Marcus Rashford is ready to slash his wages to stay at Barcelona amid reports that the Catalans have decided to send him back to Man Utd.<\/p>\n

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Delap wants to stay at Chelsea <\/h2>\n
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Maligned striker Liam Delap wants to stay at Chelsea this summer and fight for his place.<\/p>\n

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Slot to be sacked? <\/h2>\n
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Liverpool reportedly want to keep Arne Slot if Champions League football is achieved, but one pundit is not so sure that the Dutchman will survive this disappointing season.<\/p>\n

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Jackson agent responds <\/h2>\n
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The agent of exiled Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has put out a statement following Bayern’s decision not to keep his client.<\/p>\n

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