Chelsea find Ashley Cole 2.0, Arsenal target set for record move: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 9 Oct 2023 22:16 BST
• 5 min read

Monday delivered some intriguing news as Chelsea were told that they have unearthed the next Ashley Cole.

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Plus, there has been a twist in the Lionel Messi to Barcelona saga, Man Utd will be rivalled for a wonderkid signing and an Arsenal target has been tipped for a record transfer. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea youngsters shine

Chelsea loanee Harvey Vale has been compared to Ashley Cole by his coach Joey Barton.

Mauricio Pochettino meanwhile waxed lyrical about Cole Palmer.

And as if the Blues didn't already have enough wonderkids, they are now rivalling Man Utd for a Brazilian talent.

But what about the players they already have on the books? How have their summer signings fared so far this season?

Messi to Barca...or Saudi?

Barcelona are not thinking about signing Lionel Messi on loan in January.

But, in a crazy plot twist, the Saudis are very much thinking about it.

Gimenez set for record move

Santi Gimenez, courted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid, has been tipped to become Feyenoord's record sale and he could move as early as January.

Man Utd centre-back search

Man Utd's pursuit of a new centre-back continues and they are set to clash with Liverpool for the signature of one of the Reds' long-time targets.

The two could also go head-to-head for the signing of an Italian wonderkid.

However, this doesn't mean that a defender will necessarily have to leave in January. On the contrary, out-of-favour Harry Maguire will apparently survive another transfer window.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some transfer news from around the world. Chelsea have already set their asking price for Romelu Lukaku for 2024.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed the truth behind the rumours linking Jadon Sancho to Juventus.

Man City and Real Madrid are both keen on signing one of Bayern's star men.

And lastly, Jose Mourinho has revealed that he will work in Saudi Arabia one day.

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