Arsenal ‘crazy’ for wonderkid, Osimhen drama, Chelsea’s ‘new Messi’ boost - FootballTransfers recap

Robin Bairner

• 23 Dec 2023 23:25 GMT
• 4 min read

Arsenal drew with Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, but behind the scenes manager Mikel Arteta is quietly making plans for the January transfer window that could shake up his side’s season.

The 1-1 Anfield draw served to confirm that Arsenal need a striker to reinforce their title bid. In a tight match, a high-class centre-forward might just have had enough to turn a single point into three.

Nevertheless, the Gunners will top the Premier League at Christmas.

Osimhen transfer latest

Victor Osimhen was one player who had been linked with Arsenal, yet the Gunners have decided not to move for the Nigeria international star, FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed.

Arsenal are unwilling to meet the release clause that will appear in the Napoli’s striker’s new contract.

Chelsea are still interested in the former Lille star, but they face competition from Real Madrid and others.

Arsenal ‘crazy’ over wonderkid

Arsenal are seeking to sign 16-year-old wonderkid Dino Klapija from Kustosija, who play in the Croatian third division. The Gunners are said to be “crazy” about the teenager.

Kustosija have recently sold Mika Faye to Barcelona for €5m, but Arsenal may have to eclipse this figure to sign the youngster.

Chelsea and Man City in ‘new Messi’ boost

River Plate wonderkid Claudio Echeverri is a player who has been earning rave reviews in recent months, and the 17-year-old, who has been likened to Lionel Messi, has now announced that he will depart his club in 2024.Chelsea and Manchester are being heavily linked with the young prodigy.

Boehly transfer war chest to fund Strasbourg transfer to frustrate City

Chelsea are ready to fund Strasbourg’s move for youngster Valentin Barco in a bid to keep the Boca Juniors teenager out of the reach of Manchester City.

West Ham lead the way for Tah

It’s not all been good news for Chelsea in the transfer market on Saturday, with West Ham taking the lead in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah.

Hojlund being DESTROYED by Man Utd teammates

Rasmus Hojlund is still waiting for his first Manchester United goal, but an incredible stat from the Red Devils’ 2-0 loss against West Ham suggests that he is not necessarily at fault for the problems that he is facing.

Tottenham close in on Dragusin

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are eyeing Serie A sensation Radu Dragusin for a January transfer.

FootballTransfers exclusively reported on the deal earlier this month and it seems that Spurs are now stepping up their interest.