Transfer Talk: Chelsea to break transfer record for Osimhen?

The winter transfer window hasn’t re-opened in Europe but, however there are strikes within the works and loads of gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the most recent buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, completed offers!

TOP STORY: Osimhen is Chelsea’s principal precedence

Chelsea’s “prime transfer target” in January is Napoli’s wantaway striker Victor Osimhen, in accordance to the Telegraph.

The Blues are looking out for extra firepower in assault after a disappointing begin to the season has seen them stoop to tenth within the Premier League desk and, with Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli being examined, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino sees himself as the right candidate to take Chelsea ahead.

The 24-year-old Nigeria worldwide is alleged to be open to a transfer to Stamford Bridge, although Chelsea would probably have to break their transfer record so as to meet his £100m-plus launch clause. Blues proprietor Todd Boehly has already surpassed the £100m barrier twice, first to land Enzo Fernández from Benfica, after which once more to prise Moises Caicedo away from Brighton & Hove Albion.

And they’re hoping an previous face would possibly assist them of their trigger. Former Blues defender Kalidou Koulibaly is sweet buddies with Osimhen, and continues to be involved with the west London membership. The report says that the Al Hilal star might be a helpful go-between to assist Chelsea get any deal over the road.

Osimhen has been in fantastic kind regardless of his difficulties with Napoli, scoring six targets in 11 appearances. Last season, he scored 31 targets in 39 video games because the Partenopei gained their first Serie A title in 33 years.

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– Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among the many golf equipment battling it out for the signature of Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri, in accordance to AS. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder, nicknamed “The Little Devil,” was already making a reputation for himself earlier than he scored a hat trick for the Albiceleste in opposition to Brazil on the Under-17 World Cup final Friday, and now his title is likely one of the hottest in world soccer. The River Plate participant captains Argentina’s Under-17 nationwide group, and can lead his aspect into the semifinals, the place they will face Germany.

– Manchester United are edging again up the Premier League desk after 5 wins in six video games, however they’re nonetheless hoping to make defensive reinforcements in January, with Jean-Clair Todibo a prime goal. That’s in accordance to the Mirror, which believes that the 23-year-old star may be part of as one in all Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first signings in January ought to he full his funding in United, as anticipated. Todibo at present performs for French aspect Nice, who’re additionally owned by Ratcliffe, which makes a deal seemingly believable and easy. Nice are keen to half with Todibo, and he could be accessible for £40m.

– Arsenal are eager to land Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz in January as a substitute for Thomas Partey, however Villa boss Unai Emery is “desperate” to hold his Brazilian midfield star, in accordance to the Sun. Luiz, 25, has been courted by the Gunners for a while however he stays a key participant for Villa and so they’re eager to guarantee he stays on the membership past January, and subsequent summer time. Emery, speaking after his aspect’s 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, mentioned: “He’s playing very good. He’s improved a lot; his commitment is amazing. I am very happy with him, and I want to keep him of course. I think he’s happy with us.”

– Arsenal and Manchester United have each been conserving tabs on Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, but it surely seems to be as if the 23-year-old is about to commit his future to the Italian aspect, in accordance to Teamtalk. The Serbia striker was trying like he was surplus to necessities in the summertime, however he is now scored 4 targets in 10 video games, including one help, and is returning to his greatest kind, which makes him probably to commit his future in Turin past 2026. Both the Gunners and United proceed to hold tabs on the continuing contract talks.

– Fulham, West Ham United and Real Madrid have all been linked with a mortgage transfer for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, in accordance to the Sun. Fulham specifically are determined to exchange Aleksandar Mitrovic following his departure to Saudi Arabia, and Leipzig are open to letting Werner go away so as to get his wage off their wage invoice, regardless of him solely becoming a member of the membership in 2022. Werner’s wages may show to be an issue for the Cottagers, much less so for each West Ham and Madrid, a actuality which may go away Fulham pursuing their Option B: VfL Wolfsburg star Jonas Wind.