Transfer News: Napoli confident of keeping Osimhen amid interest from Chelsea, Chelsea want Cherki
Napoli confident of keeping Osimhen amid interest from Chelsea
Napoli are growing increasingly confident of keeping Chelsea target Victor Osimhen by agreeing a new deal with him. According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno Tuttonapoli, another round of discussion is set to take place between Napoli and Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda over the details of the proposed deal.
Per the report, bar any monstrous offer from any of the striker’s suitors, he should stay for another year in Naples with his contract renewed and a probable release clause inserted into the new deal. The Italian Serie A champions are in a hurry to tie down their No.9 to a long-term contract to prevent him from leaving this summer.
The Super Eagles forward has attracted the interest of Manchester United and Chelsea, having established himself as one of the most clinical strikers in Europe. Osimhen is also on the radar of French Ligue 1 champions PSG, while Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich consider him as an alternative option to their primary target Harry Kane.
Chelsea want Cherki
Chelsea are considering a summer move for Lyon and France Under-21 international Rayan Cherki. According to Simon Phillips, the Blues are exploring the possibility of the playmaker after impressing at the Under-21s European Championship.
Cherki has been scouted by a number of clubs in the past, with Zinedine Zidane previously attempting to bring him to Real Madrid.
Man City close on record-breaking Gvardiol deal
Manchester City have stepped up negotiations with RB Leipzig over the potential record-breaking transfer of Josko Gvardiol, reports The Times. Leipzig want around £86 million plus bonuses for Gvardiol – which would surpass the £80 million Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire and make him the most expensive defender ever.
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RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed Gvardiol wants to join Pep Guardiola’s treble winners.
“Gvardiol and his agents gave us their desire to move to Manchester City. We are in talks with City,” said Eberl.
“Yes, for €100 million plus bonuses, Gvardiol will end up in Pep’s strong hands. The value of the deal would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in history. But it might take a few more days.”
David de Gea garners Al Ittihad interest
Manchester United’s out-of-contract, David de Gea has reportedly garnered interest from Nuno Espirito Santo’s Al Ittihad as per Mundo Deportivo. The former Spain number one is still in contact with Manchester United regarding a new contract, however, his future still remains undetermined.
Man Utd shift attentions to Feyenoord ‘keeper Bijlow
Manchester United have shifted their attentions to Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, reports De Telegraaf in the Netherlands. United boss Erik ten Hag had been keen to sign Inter’s Andre Onana but the £51m price tag is proving too expensive for the Premier League club at this stage.
Bijlow, a Netherlands international, is viewed as a far cheaper option by United, three times so, the report says. Feyenoord though are not in agreement.
Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, formerly of PSG, is another name being considered. Ten Hag is being hamstrung by his tight budget of around £120m this summer as United look to adhere to FFP rules.
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