Chelsea pursues Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari ahead of transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Chelsea is targeting Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari, a 23-year-old Swedish player. Sources indicate that Chelsea has joined Galatasaray in their pursuit of Ayari. Additionally, Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi after his strong performances. Arsenal may be looking to offload striker Viktor Gyokeres, while Liverpool is not rushing contract negotiations with midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
- •Chelsea is pursuing Yasin Ayari from Brighton.
- •Galatasaray is also interested in Ayari.
- •Barcelona and Real Madrid are watching Johan Manzambi from Aston Villa.
- •Arsenal may consider moving Viktor Gyokeres at season's end.
- •Liverpool is delaying contract talks with Alexis Mac Allister.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip
- 8:17 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip
"Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.
"Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 8:17 PMChelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.
- BBC SportOct 21, 2026, 8:17 PMChelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.
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