Premier League clubs active in summer transfer window as Arsenal and Chelsea strengthen squads
July 13, 2026 at 05:58 PM · Updated 95d ago
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Chaotic Chelsea circus of recent years looms behind ‘optimistic’ Xabi Alonso
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Chelsea: Xabi Alonso says 'timings' took him to Chelsea over Liverpool
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Xabi Alonso: New Chelsea manager wants to keep Enzo Fernandez
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Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
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Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
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Women’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from world’s top six leagues
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Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
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Arsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus
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Premier League 2025-26 season review: our predictions v reality
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Premier League 2025-26 review: our writers’ best and worst of the season
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The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100 photos
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Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football
(opens the publisher’s site)Premier League clubs are pursuing major transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Arsenal signing Ona Batlle, Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso, and Manchester United closing in on Youri Tielemans.
- Andoni Iraola has been unveiled as Liverpool's new manager, saying he wants to "present" fans with a team they can "feel proud of."
- Xabi Alonso was unveiled as Chelsea manager and said he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
- Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, who themselves are close to completing a £49m deal for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi.
- Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Spain full-back Ona Batlle on a free transfer after her departure from Barcelona.
Latest developments
- Xabi Alonso said in his opening press conference that he chose Chelsea over Liverpool due to 'timings'.
- He confirmed Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola as his replacement.
- Alonso stated he had not been in contact with Liverpool before taking the Chelsea job.