Chelsea rivalled for Osimhen, Man Utd contact striker, Arsenal's Hato blow: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 16 Feb 2024 22:32 GMT
5 min read

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, Napoli, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Friday delivered plenty of big news as PSG are ready to rival Chelsea for the signature of Victor Osimhen.

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Plus, Man Utd have made contact with a completely new striker target and Arsenal have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

PSG's Mbappe replacements

PSG want to make Victor Osimhen the successor to Kylian Mbappe.

He is one of at least three major signings PSG will make with the money they will save due to Mbappe's departure.

They also want a new midfielder and have identified Barcelona's Gavi as a target.

Xavi Simons is expected to be given a new contract to replace Mbappe on the wing - and this is good news for Liverpool.

Could Arsenal sign Mbappe? Mikel Arteta certainly thinks so.

Man Utd eye Tel

Man Utd have initiated contact with Bayern wonderkid Mathys Tel.

The Frenchman could be part of Jim Ratcliffe's summer revolution, as could be the man who made Cole Palmer and Phil Foden the players they are today.

Dan Ashworth is in line to become the club's new sporting director, but what can Man Utd fans expect from Newcastle's transfer guru?

Roy Keane, for his part, isn't totally convinced by the potential appointment.

Arsenal's Hato blow

Arsenal have received some news regarding summer target Jorrel Hato: he has signed a new long-term Ajax contract.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Man Utd and Chelsea are interested in a U17 World Cup winner, but signing him has just become a little bit harder.

Arsenal are the keenest Premier League suitors of Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee.

Liverpool have entered the race for Benjamin Sesko, but would he really be a good signing for them?

Man Utd could offer Barcelona as many as four players in exchange for Frenkie de Jong.

Newcastle are set for a significant windfall from Ivan Toney's summer move.

Jamal Musiala is one of Europe's most in-demand players, but on current form, he is at risk of suffering from the dreaded Bundesliga tax.

Liverpool are believed to be in pole position to sign a player who has just been fitted with a €150m release clause.

Lastly, there is a rift at Chelsea regarding the future of one of Mauricio Pochettino's key players.

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