Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea handed boost in race to sign Serie A defensive mainstay: Reports

Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have been handed a transfer boost in the race to sign Serie A defender Theo Hernandez. The full-back, who broke into the France national team in 2021, has played for AC Milan since 2019. He has played 232 games for the Italian giants, scoring 31 goals and providing 41 assists.

However, his contract with the Rossoneri will conclude in the summer of 2026, and he has yet to agree on a new deal with the club. With just 18 months left on his current contract, the Italian club will have to determine if they are willing to let him go for a fee or for free.

This has created uncertainty around his future, which is a boost for Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and other clubs. According to a report from TBR Football (via The Hard Tackle), AC Milan had expected that Hernandez would have signed a contract extension by this point. If they cannot get him to agree to a new deal, they will have to sell him to interested parties.

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new left-back, with Ben Chilwell set to leave Stamford Bridge, and Marc Cucurella needing some competition in the position. They have been linked with a move for Hernandez for some time, same as Arsenal, who continue to improve their squad as they push for trophies.

A report from MilanLive (via Football365) has revealed that Manchester United are, perhaps, the most invested in signing Theo Hernandez from AC Milan. The Red Devils have struggled with injuries in that position in recent years, and despite Tyrell Malacia returning to fitness, new head coach Ruben Amorim is planning an addition.

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Chelsea and Arsenal reveal stance amid potential exit for Manchester United superstar

Manchester United superstar Marcus Rashford is on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, with Chelsea and Arsenal revealing their stance around signing him. The 27-year-old winger opened up about his struggles in Manchester, during an interview with journalist Henry Winter, making it clear that an exit was on the cards.

This has put other clubs in the Premier League and across Europe on alert, with a number of interested parties monitoring his situation at Old Trafford. However, a report from TBR Football (via Football 365) has revealed that neither Chelsea nor Arsenal have any interest in Marcus Rashford.

The report made it clear that the issue was not financial in nature, especially for the Gunners. It seems as though an exit from England entirely could be the next step for the Manchester United academy graduate, who has played 426 games for the club, scoring 138 goals and assisting 63.