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Arsenal stunned in striker chase as Chelsea talks opened: FootballTransfers

27 Apr 2026 22:06 BST |
5 min read

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Tom Weber

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Arsenal received a gutting update on a key striker target.

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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.

Arsenal must break the bank on Alvarez

Julian Alvarez
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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.

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Chelsea in Iraola talks

Andoni Iraola
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Chelsea have opened talks with Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola over their managerial vacancy.

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Anderson should join Man Utd

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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.

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Olise deal impossible

Michael Olise
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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.

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Celtic handed Engels boost

Arne Engels
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Celtic have received a positive update on Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of Arne Engels.

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McFarlane urges Chelsea to keep Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez
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Interim boss Calum McFarlane believes that Enzo Fernandez is too important to Chelsea to be sold this summer.

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Rashford desperate for Barca stay

Marcus Rashford
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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.

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Delap wants to stay at Chelsea

Liam Delap
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Maligned striker Liam Delap wants to stay at Chelsea this summer and fight for his place.

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Slot to be sacked?

Arne Slot
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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.

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Jackson agent responds

Nicolas Jackson
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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.

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