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It appeared that left back Ian Maatsen’s days at Stamford Bridge were numbered. That was after the club agreed a deal to sell him to Burnley, the club with whom he enjoyed a successful loan spell in the Championship with last season. In the end, though, he rejected the opportunity to make the switch, preferring to stay and fight for ...

Although the transfer window has now closed, Chelsea’s thoughts have already begun turning to January, when they will be free to buy players again. And, despite having spent nearly £1 billion on talent since Todd Boehly and his Clearwater consortium assumed control of the club, they are likely to open their chequebook again in thje New Year. And, one player ...

Although Arsenal were largely successful in getting their fringe players off the books before the transfer window closed, several are still in limbo. One is Nicolas Pépé, the club’s record signing before the arrival of Declan Rice this summer. The Ivory Coast international spent last season on loan with Nice in Ligue 1, but showed few glimpses of the form ...

Despite all the comings and goings at Chelsea, one player who is staying put at Stamford Bridge for the time being is defender Trevoh Chalobah. He had hoped to secure a deadline day move to Bayern Munich, with an initial loan deal proposed, but that collapsed with the two sides unable to agree a suitable fee. And that will come ...

As expected Arsenal’s transfer deadline day business was very much focussed on outgoings. First Portuguese under-21 full-back Nuno Tavares, has joined Nottingham Forest on loan for the rest of the season. The deal includes an option to buy, with suggestions that, if he meets certain targets, that could be crystallised for a potential fee of £12 million. Then Rob Holding’s ...

Chelsea have agreed to sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City. West Ham also wanted to sign the City academy graduate, but he has opted to join their Wwest London rivals, as Mauricio Pochettino’s wish to bring in another attacking player before the window closes is granted. A fee of around £45 million has been agreed. Many will be surprised that ...

Chelsea are considering a late move to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney before the transfer window closes. That is despite the fact that the England international is not eligible to play before next January, and cannot even return to training until next month as her serves out his FA ban for illegal gambling activity. He will not come cheap with ...

Rob Holding is expected to leave Arsenal before the transfer window shuts. He is now the longest serving player at the Gunners, but, despite the season ending injury to Jurrien Timber, there is intense competition for places in the centre-back position, and the 27 year old finds himself down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. Despite being a popular figure ...

Marc Cucurella is being linked with a surprise switch to Manchester United on loan. Erik ten Hag’s side are looking for cover for Luke Shaw who is currently out injured, and is not expected back for two months. Spanish international Cucurella joined the Blues from Brighton in a deal worth £55 million, but he has never been able to replicate ...

Arsenal have agreed a deal with French side AS Monaco to sell them striker Folarin Balogun for £38 million plus various add-ons and bonuses. The move is thought to include a sell-on clause. It brings to an end one of the long sagas of the current transfer window, with the American international in demand following his season on loan last ...