Arsenal surprise as Chelsea close in on bizarre deal

14 Aug 2026 22:01 BST |
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal identified a surprising new target.

Plus, Chelsea closed in on a deal for one of their strangest-ever signings and Man Utd received a worrying update in their pursuit of a third midfield signing. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal, Man Utd eye Quansah

FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal and Man Utd have both made contact over a surprising deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.

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Kellyman to Strasbourg

Forgotten Chelsea player Omari Kellyman is closing in on a permanent move to Strasbourg after his bizarre stint in West London.

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Man Utd priced out of Camara deal?

Man Utd have been told that AS Monaco have hiked their price for Lamine Camara.

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Spurs step up Gakpo chase

Tottenham are accelerating their pursuit of Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.

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Lampard wants Acheampong

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard wants to raid his former club Chelsea for Josh Acheampong.

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Arteta’s Nwaneri admission

Mikel Arteta has admitted that there is no point in keeping Ethan Nwaneri if he won’t play at Arsenal.

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Barcelona explore Alvarez alternatives

Barcelona have begun considering alternative targets amid their difficult pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

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Barcola breakthrough?

PSG’s latest transfer business has given Liverpool hope that a Bradley Barcola deal is possible.

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Carrick wants more signings

Man Utd head coach Michael Carrick has called on the club to make more signings.

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Celtic record

Arne Engels will leave Celtic in a club-record deal.

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Essugo to Celtic?

Could the Hoops’ perfect replacement be Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo?

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Rodri’s astronomical cost

Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Man City star Rodri, but the cost of the financial package will be nothing short of astronomical.

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Chelsea’s Delap price

Chelsea have set their asking price for Liam Delap, and it could be one of their best deals in recent history if they get a transfer over the line.

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