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Josh Acheampong: Is academy defender finally getting a real chance at Chelsea?
21 October 2026 Off

Josh Acheampong: Is academy defender finally getting a real chance at Chelsea?

By Total Football News

Acheampong is under contract until 2029, meaning decisions need to be made between now and next summer.

Across recent transfer windows, the defender has been repeatedly linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge, only for sources within Chelsea to insist he was “untouchable”.

That message has remained consistent, although it has occasionally raised eyebrows.

Chelsea seriously explored moves for now-Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen in the summer of 2025 and

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Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: A decisive moment of real quality – but Mikel Arteta still has issues to address
10 October 2026 Off

Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: A decisive moment of real quality – but Mikel Arteta still has issues to address

By Total Football News

Arsenal won the league last season in part because of their excellent defence.

The Gunners conceded the fewest goals in the league but have already conceded five in six games.

The partnership of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba is one of the best in the world and Arsenal look to be missing the injured Frenchman’s calmness.

Ezri Konsa was brought in from Aston Villa for £55m and, despite his quality,

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JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News
7 October 2026 Off

JJ Gabriel: Man Utd prodigy yet to make decision on future amid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG | Football News

By Total Football News

JJ Gabriel and his family are yet to make a decision on his future but it is increasingly likely his next club will be in Europe.

Real Madrid and Barcelona retain a strong interest, while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich continue to keep a close eye on his situation.

Gabriel turned 16 on Tuesday, which is the age at which European clubs are allowed to sign him to a professional

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Gonzalo Garcia & Cesar Palacios transfer news: Fulham sign Real Madrid pair
3 August 2026 Off

Gonzalo Garcia & Cesar Palacios transfer news: Fulham sign Real Madrid pair

By Total Football News

Fulham have signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals.

Garcia, 22, made 39 appearances for the Spanish giants last term, scoring eight goals in all competitions.

The forward, who won his first cap for Spain in June, will reunite with new Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa, for a reported fee of around £34m, with the pair having worked together at the Bernabeu.

“I’m very grateful, very

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Chelsea: Xabi Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Blues’ senior revolution
2 August 2026 Off

Chelsea: Xabi Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Blues’ senior revolution

By Total Football News

Alonso held discreet meetings in London and his hometown of San Sebastian over three weeks in early May to ensure Chelsea was the right fit.

Despite questions as to why he chose the Blues over his former club Liverpool, there was no offer on the table from the latter.

“I had a view of Chelsea from the outside,” he explained, revealing how carefully he considered the move to Stamford

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Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what next for Brazil international?
27 July 2026 Off

Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest – what next for Brazil international?

By Total Football News

Talks over a new Real deal for Vinicius are expected to ramp up in the coming days.

It is claimed the forward is still very receptive to renewing at the Bernabeu but “wants to feel loved”. Recent reports have stated that new manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep all his big names at the club.

But there is serious jeopardy for Real if they keep Vinicius without renegotiating his contract.

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Vinicius Jr transfer news: Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid and Brazil forward | Football News
25 July 2026 Off

Vinicius Jr transfer news: Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid and Brazil forward | Football News

By Total Football News

Arsenal are looking into a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

At this point there has been no club-to-club contact, but the interest is real. Vinicius Jr is one of a number of forward targets Arsenal are exploring, with Julian Alvarez, Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola also players of interest.

The Brazilian international, 26, has entered the final year of his contract and if an agreement cannot

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Juan Larios: Southampton defender Larios completes loan to Real Zaragoza
2 February 2026 Off

Juan Larios: Southampton defender Larios completes loan to Real Zaragoza

By Total Football News

Southampton defender Juan Larios has completed a loan move to Real Zaragoza.

The 22-year-old has joined the Spanish second tier side for the remainder of the current campaign.

He had previously been on loan at Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa for the first six months of the season, making just three starts.

Zaragoza are currently second from bottom in the Segunda Division with former Southampton and Hull City boss Ruben Selles

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Lukas Engel: Middlesbrough full-back joins MLS club Real Salt Lake
17 January 2026 Off

Lukas Engel: Middlesbrough full-back joins MLS club Real Salt Lake

By Total Football News

Middlesbrough full-back Lukas Engel has signed for Major League Soccer side Real Salt Lake in a permanent deal.

The Dane spent most of 2025 in the US, making 39 appearances in a loan spell with FC Cincinnati.

Engel joined Boro in the summer of 2023 and played 53 games for the club in all competitions, scoring twice.

His last appearance was in a 2-0 home Championship win over West Bromwich

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