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CHELSEA remain interested in Victor Osimhen, Liverpool prepare for life without Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Manchester United consider re-signing Alvaro Fernandez.
Galatasaray have no plans to make 25-year-old Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen’s loan move from Napoli permanent, but Chelsea remain interested. (Teamtalk), external
Napoli director Mauro Meluso has confirmed that Osimhen is free to leave the club for the right price in January. (Metro), external
Liverpool have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Dutch 23-year-old Jeremie Frimpong, Monaco’s Brazilian 23-year-old Vanderson and Fiorentina’s Italian 20-year-old Michael Kayode as potential targets should they lose right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. (Caught Offside), external
However, Liverpool are making some progress in their contract negotiations with England international Alexander-Arnold, 26. (Football Insider), external
Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, is concentrating on his Arsenal future despite being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. (Caught Offside), external
Manchester United are weighing up whether to activate the buy-back clause in 21-year-old Spanish defender Alvaro Fernandez’s contract with Benfica. (O Jogo – in Portuguese), external
Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was spoken of as the most likely successor to Erik ten Hag when Manchester United’s football hierarchy met earlier this week. (Independent), external
Manchester City could move for Sporting Lisbon‘s Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, if Barcelona are able to lure 24-year-old Norway forward Erling Haaland from Etihad Stadium. (Football 365), external
Newcastle lead the race to sign Bournemouth’s Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 24, amid competition from Premier League rivals. (Teamtalk), external
Liverpool are desperate to agree a new contract with Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk amid growing speculation over the 33-year-old’s long-term future. (Football Insider), external
The Redsare continuing to assess transfer targets to bolster Arne Slot’s central defence, having made the position a priority for next summer, with Sevilla’s French 24-year-old Loic Bade and Sporting’s Portugal international Goncalo Inacio, 23, among the candidates. (Caught Offside), external
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected talks over taking the Denmark job because he is in negotiations with a major club over a head coach role. (Tipsbladet – in Danish), external
Ryan Mason will be staying at Tottenham as assistant coach following talks with Anderlecht about becoming their new manager. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Borussia Dortmund have triggered a buy clause in 22-year-old Yan Couto’s loan agreement, with the Brazil defender set to leave Manchester City without having made a single first-team appearance. (Manchester Evening News), external
Wolves are considering a move for Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin, should they decide to sack Gary O’Neil. (Sun), external
West Ham have opened talks over a new deal with 18-year-old English goalkeeper Fin Herrick. (Football Insider), external
Torino could move for Napoli‘s Argentine forward Giovanni Simeone, 29, following 33-year-old Colombian Duvan Zapata’s knee injury. (Tuttosport – in Italian), external
Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, 34, is one of a small number of free agents Leeds United are considering signing. (Yorkshire Evening Post)
– bbcsports
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Oc. 11, 2024
Tags: Alvaro Fernandez. Cheikhou Kouyate Victor Osimhen
