DEAL HIJACKED: Arsenal hijack Chelsea’s transfer as £111million attacker snubs Chelsea to join the Gunners on record transfer fee
In a dramatic turn of events, Arsenal have sensationally hijacked Chelsea’s move for a £111 million-rated attacker, with the player now set to join the Gunners instead in what would be a club-record transfer fee.
The saga, which had appeared to be heading towards Stamford Bridge, took a shock twist late last night as Arsenal made a decisive move behind the scenes to outbid Chelsea and convince the player to make the switch to the Emirates.
Player Snubs Chelsea for Arsenal
According to reports from today’s press conference and top transfer insiders, the attacker — whose name remains withheld pending official confirmation — has informed Chelsea of his decision to reject their proposal and commit his future to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Sources close to the negotiations confirmed:
> “The player has opted to join Arsenal after a fresh approach was made. Arsenal have agreed to meet the £111 million release clause, and personal terms were swiftly agreed. He will now head to North London for his medical and contract signing.”
Record-Breaking Deal for the Gunners
The deal will make the player Arsenal’s most expensive signing in history, surpassing the £105 million spent on Declan Rice last summer. The Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta moved decisively to close the deal after learning of Chelsea’s advanced talks.
It marks another major statement of intent from Arsenal, who are determined to strengthen their frontline and challenge on all fronts next season.
Arteta’s Reaction
In his press conference earlier today, Mikel Arteta was asked about the developments and, while careful not to confirm the player’s name, hinted at something significant:
> “We are always ready to act when opportunities come up in the market. If we believe a player fits what we want to build here, we’ll go for it — no hesitation.”
Chelsea Left Reeling
The news comes as a major blow to Chelsea, who had been in pole position to sign the attacker for weeks, with advanced talks reportedly nearing completion before Arsenal’s dramatic late intervention. The Blues will now have to turn to alternative targets as they continue their own rebuild under new management.
What Happens Next?
The player is expected to undergo a medical in London within the next 48 hours, with official confirmation of the record-breaking move anticipated shortly after. Arsenal fans are already buzzing online, hailing the hijack as one of the transfer moves of the summer.