{"id":797,"date":"2026-04-06T05:42:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=797"},"modified":"2026-04-06T05:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T05:42:19","slug":"transfer-rumours-chelsea-signing-approved-as-man-utd-double-deal-eyed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=797","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Chelsea signing approved as Man Utd double deal eyed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Updated: 4 Apr 2026 16:28 BST<\/li>\n
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 5 April, including the latest updates on Valentin Barco, Riccardo Calafiori and Andreas Christensen.<\/p>\n
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Barco says yes to Chelsea <\/h2>\n
Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco has already greenlit a potential summer move to Chelsea, Fabrizio Romano<\/b> reports.<\/p>\n
The Argentina international has been heavily linked with a Blues switch since Liam Rosenior traded Alsace for West London, and a transfer appears to be a formality at this point.<\/p>\n
Romano states that it is more a question of when, not if, the transfer gets announced. Barco is keen to play for Chelsea next season, and he could be the replacement for wantaway midfielder Enzo Fernandez.<\/p>\n
Juventus have reignited their interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, as per Gazzetta dello Sport<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n
The Bianconeri want to build an Italian spine and have earmarked the Gunners star as a priority target. They believe that Calafiori could be tempted to return to Serie A.<\/p>\n
However, a deal hinges on two crucial factors. For one, Juventus need to qualify for the Champions League, and secondly, Calafiori would have to push for the move to soften Arsenal’s not-for-sale stance.<\/p>\n
Man Utd eye two prospects <\/h2>\n
Man Utd are keeping tabs on Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson and Bayern Munich winger Maycon Cardozo, according to TEAMtalk<\/b><\/i>.<\/p>\n
19-year-old centre-back Etcheson has made 11 first-team appearances for Rovers and is a senior Northern Ireland international. He has been compared to Phil Jones, who also came through the club’s academy.<\/p>\n
Cardozo, meanwhile, is a 17-year-old winger who made his senior debut for Bayern last month. However, due to his age, he would not be able to move to the UK until next January.<\/p>\n
Christensen an option for Arsenal? <\/h2>\n
Barcelona have offered Andreas Christensen a new contract on significantly reduced terms, Sport<\/b><\/i> claims.<\/p>\n
The Catalans are keen to keep him around, but not at all costs. This means that he could receive more lucrative offers from elsewhere and depart the club on a free transfer.<\/p>\n
Arsenal should be attentive to the situation as the Denmark international would be a good fit for Mikel Arteta’s style, and he has exactly the experience and mentality the Spaniard wants in a player.<\/p>\n
New Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi is keen to reunite with his former Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, according to TEAMtalk<\/i>.<\/p>\n
However, whether a deal materialises could hinge on developments elsewhere. Verbruggen is also said to be Bayern Munich’s top target to replace Manuel Neuer should he decide to retire this summer.<\/p>\n
It means that De Zerbi will be hoping that Neuer extends his Bayern contract for another year, so that Spurs may have an easier time acquiring Verbruggen.<\/p>\n
More transfer rumours <\/h2>\n
Liverpool are making “serious preparations” to sign Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra, who is currently on loan at Cagliari. (CaughtOffside<\/b><\/a><\/i>)<\/p>\n
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