Transfer Talk: Liverpool join Chelsea, Arsenal in Osimhen race،
The summer transfer window is closed across Europe, but there are still moves afoot and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Liverpool join the race for Osimhen
Liverpool sent scouts to keep an eye on Victor Osimhenwith the Premier League side joining rivals Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign the Napoli star, the Sun reports.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly sent scouts to monitor the 24-year-old on international duty for Nigeria as they face Saudi Arabia and Mozambique, with the Liverpool manager keen to have attacking targets ready for January amid of uncertainty regarding That of Mohamed Salah future.
It would appear that Liverpool are bracing for further approaches from Saudi Arabia, which tested Liverpool’s resolve this summer to hold on to the Egypt international. Salah has scored six goals and four assists in 10 appearances in all competitions this season, underlining his importance on Merseyside, meaning Liverpool will need to be prepared to bring a well-established striker to Anfield should Salah leave in January.
However, Liverpool will not find it easy to bring Osimhen to the club. With the striker seemingly set to leave Napoli following a falling out with manager Rudi Garcia, as well as being mocked by the club’s social media channels, Arsenal and Chelsea are also interested in the striker.
The report suggests that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to bring a proven number 9 to the Emirates as the Gunners look to mount another Premier League title challenge, while Chelsea have struggled to score goals this season, highlighting their lack of power moving forward.
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Paper gossip
– Newcastle United consider signing Bayer Leverkusen striker in January Victor Boniface, reports the Sun. The 22-year-old Nigeria international has had an impressive start to the season, scoring nine goals and three assists in all competitions, which could prompt Newcastle to make an approach. The report reveals that Eddie Howe is keen to bolster his attacking options with physicality, which has seen Boniface emerge as an option for the Magpies. Premier League scouts were on hand to watch the striker on international duty for Nigeria during their clash against Saudi Arabia.
– Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic is monitored by Juventus, in favor of an approach in January, according to Calciomercato. With Juventus seeing both Nicolo Fagioli And Paul Pogba Faced with considerable bans, respectively for illegal betting and doping, the Turin team wants to increase its options in midfield. Samardzic, 21, was heavily linked with a move to Internazionale this summer, although a move never materialized, which could leave the door open for Juventus to strike in January.
– Newcastle have identified Manchester United Scott McTominay and that of Chelsea Andrei Santos as potential midfield options for January, alongside Kalvin Phillips, according to TeamTalk. While mostly unused Manchester City sub Phillips is seen as the Magpies’ top target, McTominay and Santos are also seen as viable options, despite the latter struggling to get minutes on loan at Nottingham Forest. Newcastle are battling for possible midfield targets in January, with Sandro Tonali He is also expected to face a lengthy ban for his role in the aforementioned betting saga.
– VfB Stuttgart winger Chris Fuhrich rejected an approach during the last Premier League transfer window, although the 25-year-old could attract more interest next summer, Sky Sports Deutschland suggests. Florian Plettenberg. The tweet states that the German is happy at Stuttgart and is under contract until the summer of 2025, but a departure this summer is not ruled out. It is reported that he is currently valued at between €15 million and €18 million, which could tempt European clubs to make an offer.
– Barcelona could lose their chance to seal a deal for Nicholas Williams with the winger closing in on a contract extension with Athletic Club, according to Sport. The 21-year-old sees his current contract expire this summer, which would allow him to speak freely to clubs in January. However, Athletic want to extend his contract to ensure they do not lose Williams on a free transfer. The report reveals that a new deal is likely to feature a €50m release clause, which would prevent Barcelona from making an approach, with the Catalan club suffering financial difficulties as they seek to ensure they comply La Liga financial fair play rules.
