Chelsea hunt Osimhen, Man Utd shock Antony plan and surprise Mbappe update – FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 26 Nov 2023 21:55 GMT
• 4 min read

Chelsea are ready to step up their intention to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in the January transfer window as the Blues seek to move on from their 4-1 loss against Newcastle on Saturday.

Confirming a FootballTransfers exclusive from September, it has been reported that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are ready to go all out for the Nigeria international during the next transfer period.

And there’s more good news for the Blues on top of that, with Osimhen eager to push the deal through.

Romano’s Pochettino truth

Following the defeat at Newcastle, fresh questions over the future of Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino were raised.Fabrizio Romano has addressed these with an emphatic response over the Argentine’s future.

Man Utd’s shock Antony plan

Alejandro Garnacho made the headlines on Sunday thanks to his spectacular goal for Manchester United against Everton, but Antony and Jadon Sancho continue to dominate the transfer news at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hag has made a plan for the Brazil international winger that is unlikely to please Red Devils, while Jadon Sancho appears to be edging closer to a loan move to Juventus.

Mbappe to Real Madrid imminent

The future of Kylian Mbappe at PSG has been a talking point for months, with speculation raging over what the France international striker intends to do at the end of his contract.Although he has not publicly made a declaration over his future, it is claimed that he has bought a house in Madrid, all but confirming a move to Real.

Wolves emerge as Ramsdale suitors

Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale is a candidate for a January transfer move, with Wolves emerging as the leading candidates to loan the out-of-favour keeper.Ramsdale is eager to challenge for a spot at Euro 2024 – and that likely means departing the Emirates Stadium, at least on a temporary basis.

Haaland contract ‘not happening’

Erling Haaland is not in contract talks with Manchester City, it has been revealed, with the Norway international having become the quickest player to reach 50 Premier League goals on Saturday.With Real Madrid and clubs from the Saudi Pro League circling, City have been told it’s nothing to worry about.

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