Victor Osimhen set to cost too much for Arsenal?
Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: I’ve had some fans asking me about reports in Italy suggesting that Arsenal have cooled their interest in Victor Osimhen because he could be too expensive, or that they are concerned about entering into difficult and lengthy negotiations with Napoli.
Osimhen has always been appreciated, but many clubs are cautious now waiting to understand the salary/commission package, as there’s already a very expensive release clause to take into consideration. This is why Arsenal are looking at other strikers, including Viktor Gyokeres who remains on their shortlist.
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Liverpool are preparing for next season with Mohamed Salah as a key member of Arne Slot s squad, according to The Athletic s David Ornstein.
Salah, for so long the Reds’ chief attacking inspiration, was after being named on the bench for the .
The result dealt another blow to Liverpool’s already slim hopes of winning the Premier League title in Klopp’s final season.
The flashpoint came just before Salah was introduced to the action in the 79th minute, with fellow substitute Darwin Nunez stepping in to act as peacemaker.
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Salah added further to the controversy after the game when he refused to discuss the matter with reporters, saying only: There’s going to be a fire today if I speak.
Klopp, however, trie…
Some Man Utd players don t want to pass Rasmus Hojlund the ball as they are unconvinced of his ability, according to reports.
The Red Devils are having a poor second season under Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman led his side to an FA Cup final, Carabao Cup glory and a top-four Premier League finish in his first campaign.
Man Utd are currently eighth in the Premier League after just one league win in their last eight games, while they crashed out of Europe before Christmas by finishing bottom of their Champions League group.
Hojlund was one of their big summer signings, joining in a £72m deal from Atalanta, but he has not quite hit the scoring heights many would ve hoped for this season.
The Denmark international has bagged eight in the Premier League and…
According to reports, Arsenal have been dealt a blow as Hansi Flick has ordered a £43m signing, with Barcelona set to offload two attackers.
Former Bayern Munich and Germany boss Flick is set to be appointed by after the La Liga giants parted ways with club legend Xavi.
Flick will have a big job on his hands at Barcelona as they will finish ten points adrift of La Liga champions Real Madrid if they win their final game of the season.
Barcelona s transfer plans are likely to be impacted by their ongoing financial issues and they may have to sell before they buy.
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has emerged as a potential target for Barcelona. Interest in the 21-year-old comes as he s grabbed five goals and 11 assists for the Spanish side in his 31 La…
Tottenham Hotspur have been slammed by Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin, with the Premier League side accused of taking advantage of the war in Ukraine.
Manor Solomon, 24, left Shakhtar Donetsk to join on a free transfer during last summer s transfer window.
They have taken advantage of the war
This transfer came about after he impressed for Fulham during his loan spell at Craven Cottage during the 2022/23 campaign.
after FIFA gave all non-Ukrainian nationals playing in that country permission to suspend their contracts amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Shakhtar feel Spurs should have at least added a sizable sell-on clause in the deal for Solomon so the Ukrainian side can be compensated for his exit at a later date.
Injuries meant Solom…
Joe Cole admits his proposed change for England against Slovenia is extraordinary and told Gareth Southgate to drop a Three Lions passenger .
England have four points after two less than convincing games at Euro 2024 as Jude Bellingham gave them a 1-0 victory over Serbia in their opening Group C clash before Harry Kane s goal against Denmark was cancelled out by Morten Hjulmand s stunning strike.
Southgate s side will almost certainly make it through to the knockout stage no matter what happens in their final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday, but having been booed off against the Danes it s widely expected that the England boss will make changes to his team to avoid another disappointing display.
There is significant clamour for Newcastle s Anthony Gordon …
Manchester United have reportedly given Bruno Fernandes the green light to discuss a move to the Saudi Pro League with PIF optimistic about the deal .
The 2023/24 campaign was miserable for the Red Devils but captain was consistently one of their stronger performers. He grabbed ten goals and eight assists in the Premier League.
New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his recruitment team should be looking to build Erik ten Hag s team around Fernandes, but the 29-year-old is being heavily linked with a move elsewhere.
Bayern Munich and Saudi Pro League clubs have been mooted as possible destinations, but it s also been assumed that Fernandes is simply lobbying for an improved contract as his current deal expires in 2026.
Ex-Newcastle United chief Dan Ashworth …
Man Utd are weighing up making a final offer for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite after the Toffees takeover collapse, according to reports.
The Red Devils are well underway with their summer transfer business in INEOS first window as co-owners after Sir Jim Ratcliffe s company bought 27.7 per cent of the Premier League club from the Glazer family.
have already signed Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna as their first two incomings of the Ratcliffe era.
Yoro is one of the two centre-back signings Man Utd are looking to make this summer and Everton s Branthwaite the two players at the top of their list.
, it puts the Toffees in a stronger position to hold out for their full £75m original demand for Branthwaite.
Everton …
Enzo Maresca claims Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has been in contact with the club to find a solution about his future amid claims he s been banished from training.
Gallagher had been banished from the first team with the England international told in a meeting on a Friday that he will not be allowed in the first-team building nor train with Enzo Maresca’s squad when he reports for duty on Monday.
are keen to sell the player as soon as possible with concerns over his ability to play the possession-based style of new boss Enzo Maresca and are reluctant to offer a long-term deal due to that.
The report added:
Despite Gallagher captaining the side for the majority of last season, he is now viewed as only being a squad player should he stay …
According to reports, two possible solutions could see Manchester United sign Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.
Earlier this week, completed their third and fourth summer signings as they signed Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
The two defenders are in line to make their Man Utd debuts on Friday night as s side face Fulham in their first game of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Having signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro earlier this summer, the Red Devils have spent around £150m on signings this window but they remain in the market for more additions.
One of their priorities is to sign a new centre-midfielder and Ugarte is their main target.
The 23-year-old is in favour of a move, but PSG…