Mourinho pushes Mbappe out as genuine Arsenal interest confirmed: FootballTransfers recap

23 May 2026 21:05 BST |
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Tom Weber
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Saturday delivered plenty of big news as Jose Mourinho made a Real Madrid decision that is set to influence Kylian Mbappe’s future.

Plus, Arsenal’s interest in a PSG superstar was confirmed, Chelsea received a worrying update on one of their “untouchable” players and Man Utd delivered a strong message to a key target. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.

Mbappe replaced?

Incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho could deal Kylian Mbappe a “big blow” by signing a superstar No.9 this summer.

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Arsenal want Barcola

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal’s interest in PSG superstar Bradley Barcola is “genuine.”

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Acheampong to quit?

Chelsea wonderkid Josh Acheampong could push for a summer transfer despite being deemed “untouchable” by the club.

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Man Utd’s Diomande decision

Man Utd have told Yan Diomande that they will not sign him unless RB Leipzig lower their price.

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Alisson wants out

Alisson has agreed a Juventus contract and informed Liverpool that he wants to make the move to Turin.

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Maresca wants Fernandez

Enzo Maresca’s desire to sign his former Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez for Man City has been confirmed.

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Tzolis on his future

Prolific Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis has addressed his future amid interest from Arsenal, Man City and Man Utd.

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Curtis on Rangers exit

Findlay Curtis has revealed that he pushed to leave Rangers in January – and it has paid off.

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Another Salah bombshell?

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been warned that the worst is yet to come from Mohamed Salah after his latest explosive statement.

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Ederson signing alone won’t be enough

Man Utd are on the verge of signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but he will not be a like-for-like replacement for Casemiro.

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Liverpool targets

Liverpool are targeting two of Ligue 1’s best midfielders as Arne Slot seeks to rebuild his engine room.

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Palmer’s easy decision

Cole Palmer has an easy Chelsea transfer decision after being left out of England’s World Cup squad.

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