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Victor Osimhen transfer news update
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is attracting interest from Premier League club, Arsenal, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners, who are yet to sign a top striker, want the Napoli forward in their attacking options for next season. We understand PSG are also interested in Osimhen but talks with Napoli are currently on hold due to the club’s £110m transfer fee demand.
Chelsea are also said to be interested in Osimhen but are unwilling to meet Napoli’s £110m asking price.
Mikel Merino update
Arsenal are still interested in Mikel Merino to join the club’s midfield options for next season. The 28-year-old has one year left in his Real Sociedad contract with the club open to his exit this summer but at the right offer.
Romelu Lukaku transfer news update
Napoli are strongly interested in Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku to replace exit-bound Victor Osimhen. According to the Guardian, the Serie A outfit are interested in a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen and Lukaku.
Chelsea could overtake PSG in the move for Victor Osimhen if they settle for the swap offer by Napoli for the Nigerian striker.
Conor Gallagher transfer news update
La Liga club, Atletico Madrid are set to step up their move for Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24. However, they are likely to face competition from Premier League clubs such as Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, who are also interested in the player. Gallagher has one year left on his Chelsea contract with no contract renewal talks yet.
Jake O’Brien
Everton have completed the signing of Jake O’Brien from Lyon. The 23-year-old has reportedly arrived in Merseyside for his medical and will sign officially as the club’s new player.
The move has seen the Irish footballer return to the Premier League for the second time after his previous spell with Crystal Palace in the 2022-23 season.
Also, the Toffees are reportedly lining up a move for 29-year-old Senegal and Strasbourg midfielder, Habib Diarra.
Jordan Ayew transfer update
Former Aston Villa and FC Lorient footballer, Jordan Ayew could leave Crystal Palace this season. The 32-year-old Ghana international has attracted interest from the newly-promoted Leicester City side.
Youssouf Fofana update
West Ham United are set to back off from their move for Monaco and French midfielder Youssouf Fofana despite reaching an agreement with Monaco for the player. Close sources claim the 25-year-old is not keen on moving to the Premier League but Serie A. He has reportedly agreed personal terms with AC Milan.
David De Gea
David De Gea is still in search of a new club 12 months after leaving Manchester United. Serie A club, Genoa were linked to the Spaniard but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has debunked the report.
Niclas Fullkrug
West Ham United are eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Niclas Fullkrug to join the club’s attacking options ahead of the next campaign.
Fullkrug, 31, has two years left on his Borussia Dortmund contract and has scored 15 goals in 43 appearances for the club last season.
Other transfer news report
28-year-old Germany international Leroy Sane has attracted interest from Arsenal but the Gunners are unlikely to sign the player. He is not ready to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
Steve Bruce is close to returning to football management since he was sacked as West Brom manager in 2022. He is in talks with Jamaica FA to become the country’s national team manager.
Chelsea are eyeing a move for Genk’s young goalkeeper Mike Penders, 18. The Blues’ want to secure a deal for the player and then loaned him back to Genk before bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
Xavi Simons has rejected advances by Bayern Munich and top clubs in Europe to leave RB Leipzig. He is set to spend another year in Leipzig on loan.
Eddie Nketiah’s move to Marseille is set to suffer a setback. The French club have yet to meet Arsenal’s £50m asking price for the 25-year-old.
