{"id":2432,"date":"2026-04-05T09:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T09:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2026-04-05T09:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T09:33:07","slug":"arsenal-bid-ready-as-chelsea-agreement-reached","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2432","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal bid ready as Chelsea agreement reached"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Tom Weber\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/tticnnxhimovyjvdrvt8\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<div class=\"authInfo\">\n<p>                                                    Tom Weber<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Updated:  3 Apr 2026 20:02 BST<\/li>\n<li>5 min read<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ddee8b35-41ed-48e5-a7f6-33f796d8bc00\/width=1200,height=675,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ddee8b35-41ed-48e5-a7f6-33f796d8bc00\/width=640,height=360,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ddee8b35-41ed-48e5-a7f6-33f796d8bc00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Mikel Arteta, Arsenal\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/ddee8b35-41ed-48e5-a7f6-33f796d8bc00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<div class=\"d-flex article-label-holder\">\n                                                        <span class=\"tag tag-label s-absolute\" style=\"background-color: #a5d4d4; color: #071630\">News<\/span><br \/>\n                                                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"tag-caret-right\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                                                            <path xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" d=\"M13.2929 10.7071L4.58579 19.4142C4.21071 19.7893 3.70201 20 3.17157 20H0V0H3.17157C3.70201 0 4.21071 0.210714 4.58579 0.585787L13.2929 9.29289C13.6834 9.68342 13.6834 10.3166 13.2929 10.7071Z\" fill=\"#a5d4d4\"\/>\n                                                        <\/svg>\n                                                    <\/div><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal&#8217;s plans to make a bid for a Premier League star were revealed.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<p>Plus, Chelsea reached an agreement over the signing of a new midfielder and Man Utd reignited their pursuit of a long-standing target. There&#8217;s plenty to cover, so let&#8217;s jump right in.<\/p>\n<h2>  Exclusive: Arsenal to bid for Gordon <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c3df8065-b52a-40e6-6575-a4e51a5d7000\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c3df8065-b52a-40e6-6575-a4e51a5d7000\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c3df8065-b52a-40e6-6575-a4e51a5d7000\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Anthony Gordon\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/c3df8065-b52a-40e6-6575-a4e51a5d7000\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Anthony Gordon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal are set to test the waters with a bid for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon before the season is out.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Chelsea &#8220;agree&#8221; Barco deal <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b0706ea9-7c85-4f3d-de23-92082c02a300\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b0706ea9-7c85-4f3d-de23-92082c02a300\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b0706ea9-7c85-4f3d-de23-92082c02a300\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Valentin Barco\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b0706ea9-7c85-4f3d-de23-92082c02a300\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Valentin Barco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chelsea have &#8220;agreed&#8221; a deal to sign Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Man Utd held Branthwaite talks <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1d69678-1c50-418e-1c28-1d3ea3fe5c00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1d69678-1c50-418e-1c28-1d3ea3fe5c00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1d69678-1c50-418e-1c28-1d3ea3fe5c00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Jarrad Branthwaite\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1d69678-1c50-418e-1c28-1d3ea3fe5c00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Jarrad Branthwaite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd are once again interested in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and they even met with his camp back in February to discuss a move.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Fernandez rift deepens <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Enzo Fernandez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/81272e58-3e94-4b88-f905-5682d5fa5b00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Enzo Fernandez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Enzo Fernandez has been suspended by Chelsea, prompting an angry and eye-opening response from his agent.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Alvarez or Martinelli? <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abed5522-787a-480e-235b-93590a3e6b00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abed5522-787a-480e-235b-93590a3e6b00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abed5522-787a-480e-235b-93590a3e6b00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Julian Alvarez\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/abed5522-787a-480e-235b-93590a3e6b00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Julian Alvarez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal could be forced to choose between Julian Alvarez and Gabriel Martinelli this summer.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Rashford&#8217;s defining 10 days <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/da3f68f0-0936-4cfb-bedf-c32ba1db3b00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/da3f68f0-0936-4cfb-bedf-c32ba1db3b00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/da3f68f0-0936-4cfb-bedf-c32ba1db3b00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Marcus Rashford\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/da3f68f0-0936-4cfb-bedf-c32ba1db3b00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Marcus Rashford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Loaned-out Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford is set for a 10-day period that could define his Barcelona future.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Rogers ready to leave <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e440dd29-08c4-4dca-055e-7be007935f00\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e440dd29-08c4-4dca-055e-7be007935f00\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e440dd29-08c4-4dca-055e-7be007935f00\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Morgan Rogers\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/e440dd29-08c4-4dca-055e-7be007935f00\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Morgan Rogers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers is ready to leave the club despite recently signing a new long-term contract.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Mala&#8217;s quick sale <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Said El Mala\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/5cfec15b-58a4-447b-d76b-7992baf64500\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Said El Mala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Koln are looking for a &#8220;quick sale&#8221; of Chelsea target Said El Mala.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Arsenal eye Garcia <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/v9gzlmzfihhs1gvgoqvq\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/v9gzlmzfihhs1gvgoqvq\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/v9gzlmzfihhs1gvgoqvq\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Gonzalo Garcia\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/v9gzlmzfihhs1gvgoqvq\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Gonzalo Garcia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal are exploring a deal for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Mac Allister wants out <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/8644e1f0-22cd-494c-301f-a01821fc2900\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/8644e1f0-22cd-494c-301f-a01821fc2900\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/8644e1f0-22cd-494c-301f-a01821fc2900\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alexis Mac Allister\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/8644e1f0-22cd-494c-301f-a01821fc2900\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Alexis Mac Allister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alexis Mac Allister has informed Liverpool that he wants to move this summer.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  Jesus dreams of Palmeiras return <\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7ca96024-63f1-49ef-5d37-95d1c59a9500\/width=1200,height=674,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7ca96024-63f1-49ef-5d37-95d1c59a9500\/width=640,height=359,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7ca96024-63f1-49ef-5d37-95d1c59a9500\/width=375,height=211,q=75,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Gabriel Jesus\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/7ca96024-63f1-49ef-5d37-95d1c59a9500\/w=750,h=422,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Gabriel Jesus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that he dreams of returning to Palmeiras.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Football transfer news headlines today<\/h2>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Arsenal Transfer News Today: Summer bid prepared as Arteta eyes new forwards<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Chelsea Transfer News Today: Rosenior confirms summer plan as Enzo Fernandez sanctioned<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">Man Utd Transfer News Today: Talks confirmed as Carrick edges closer to first signing<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b class=\"arrowed\">EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal ready Anthony Gordon bid as Arteta targets English core<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>  The FootballTransfers app <\/h2>\n<p>Check out FootballTransfers&#8217; new app for all of football&#8217;s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n<p>The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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                                                 Marcus Rashford                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"article-entity-tag\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                        Morgan Rogers                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"article-entity-tag\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                        Said El Mala                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                                                    <span class=\"article-entity-tag\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                        Valentine Boat                                                    <\/span>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tom Weber Updated: 3 Apr 2026 20:02 BST 5 min read News \u00a9 IMAGO Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal&#8217;s plans to make a bid for a Premier League star were revealed. 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