Transfer Talk: PSG look to Osimhen as replacement for Mbappé،
The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves being made 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: PSG considers Osimhen to replace Mbappé
Paris Saint-Germain keen to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhenaccording to the Athletic.
The 25-year-old would be one of the “leading candidates” to strengthen a forward line which is expected to be lacking. Kylian Mbappé next season, with the Ligue 1 club moving quickly to establish potential replacements.
ESPN sources learned on Thursday that Mbappé had informed the Parc des Princes hierarchy of his intention to leave when his contract expires this summer, although an agreement has not yet been reached elsewhere amid rumors of a transfer to Real Madrid.
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Osimhen, who has experience in Ligue 1 at Lille, where he was recruited by current PSG football advisor Luis Campos, has remained one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, having scored 26 goals in the championship in Naples. Scudetto-winning campaign last season.
Previous reports have indicated that an offer of €150 million could be required to sign him Gli Azzurriwith whom he remains under contract until summer 2026.
Paper gossip
– Juventus made inquiries with Real Madrid midfielder representatives Tony Kroos, reports Calciomercato. THE Bianconeri are reportedly exploring the terms it would take to sign him this summer, with his contractual situation with The Whites still not resolved. He is also believed to be unwilling to move to the Saudi Pro League.
– Barcelona have Everton defensive midfielder Amadou Onana on their shortlist as a potential midfield pivot, reports Mundo Deportivo. THE Blaugrana are keen to land an option this summer to strengthen that area of the pitch with the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with Arsenal, one of the latest names to appear on their radar.
-Three European clubs are interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, reports Sport. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Chelsea are all said to be tracking the 26-year-old, who has refused negotiations with the Blaugrana to extend his current contract. He remains under contract at the club until the summer of 2026.
– Several MLS clubs remain in the race for the signature of the AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud, reports Fabrizio Romano. THE Rossoneri have yet to agree to new terms with the 37-year-old, and the latest indicates that MLS clubs are at the front of the queue to sign him. Giroud has remained in impressive form this season, having contributed to 19 goals in 21 Serie A matches.
– It is believed that the Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will not sign a new contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, reports Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland. There are less than six months left on the 38-year-old's contract, and it looks like he could end 12 years with The Whites.
– Paris Saint-Germain is considering many options to replace “collectively” Kylian Mbappé this summer, reports L’Equipe. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah and Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva would be two options that are currently on their radar after reports on Thursday indicated that Mbappé was set to leave PSG at the end of his current contract. Salah, 31, will enter the final year of his contract at Anfield this summer, while Silva, 29, was previously linked with the Ligue 1 champions last year.
