Arsenal showed the resilience of champions as they recovered from an early Chelsea shock to secure a 2-1 victory in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium.
The 25-year-old has been given permission to undergo a medical as City race to complete the deal before the transfer window closes. The reported fee would equal the British transfer record and underline the club's determination to strengthen their midfield.
The move for the 33-year-old Argentina international comes after Chelsea became increasingly concerned about their goalkeeping situation, with Robert Sanchez coming under scrutiny following his performance in Monday's Premier League victory over Fulham.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea, while Gonçalo GarcÃa later got Fulham back into the game with a goal on his debut. Both players gave their new supporters something to celebrate, even though only one side would leave with the points.
Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa will put their long-standing friendship aside when Chelsea face Fulham in the Premier League, with the former Liverpool teammates meeting for the first time as opposing managers.
The fixture represents another chapter in a relationship that began at Anfield nearly two decades ago and later continued at Real Madrid and with the Spanish national team.
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are reportedly in talks to sell their stakes in Chelsea to majority owner Clearlake Capital.
The discussions could bring an end to years of tension within the club’s ownership group.
Chelsea’s American-led ownership...
Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of Chelsea's support when he came on as a substitute during the Blues' friendly win over Real Sociedad.
The reaction came shortly after Chelsea's £120 million deadline for interested clubs to sign...
Chelsea have made it clear that Enzo Fernandez will not be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge unless Manchester City meet their £120 million valuation before the club’s deadline.
Manchester City are monitoring the Argentine midfielder as uncertainty grows...
Chelsea supporters have turned on Tosin Adarabioyo following the club’s 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Fans blamed the centre-back for his role in the Malaysian side’s opening goal and questioned whether he suits Xabi Alonso’s system.
Liam...
Chelsea are facing a major squad shake-up with Xabi Alonso expected to trim a bloated 41-man senior squad before the transfer window closes.
Several high-profile stars, including Nicolas Jackson, Enzo Fernandez, and Malo Gusto, are among those whose...
The commission issued the clarification on Saturday amid growing controversy surrounding the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections and calls by some Nigerians for Amupitan to step down over alleged irregularities in the registration process.
