Osimhen UPDATE, Sesko's Arsenal REMINDER, 'Next Bellingham' COMPETITION: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith

• 10 Sept 2024 23:00 BST
• 4 min read

Clubs across Europe aren't able to sign new players until January, but several teams are already putting in the groundwork ahead of the winter window.

For example, Chelsea are prioritising Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu instead of Victor Osimhen, Manchester United face competition for a Sunderland youngster compared to Jude Bellingham and Arsenal have been sent a Benjamin Sesko reminder.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the latest transfer news.

Man Utd Transfer News

Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly dreams of hiring Zinedine Zidane as Erik ten Hag's replacement at Man Utd.

Meanwhile, several British media outlets have been slammed for a false story that claimed Ten Hag had suffered yet another defeat during the international break.

In other news, Man Utd remain interested in signing a new central midfielder, despite the summer arrival of Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte.

The Red Devils have also reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of possible replacements for Luke Shaw as they look to sign a new left-back in 2025.

However, Ten Hag's side will face competition from Real Madrid in their bid to sign Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg.

Chelsea Transfer News

Chelsea have reportedly held talks over leaving Stamford Bridge and relocating to Earls Court amid the club’s desire for a larger stadium.

Meanwhile, Todd Boehly is “refusing to take no for an answer” as he aims to submit an offer to take full control of the Blues.

In other news, Chelsea are unlikely to make Victor Osimhen a priority target during the January transfer window.

Furthermore, Aston Villa have claimed that at least 40 clubs were interested in signing Chelsea target Jhon Duran during the summer transfer window.

Arsenal Transfer News

Victor Osimhen is trying to use his influence to bring Arsenal veteran Jorginho to Galatasaray.

Meanwhile, the Gunners are “seriously interested” in signing Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, according to reports.

Arsenal were also keen on Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window, but they did not submit a bid for the Crystal Palace star.

Lastly, Benjamin Sesko sent Arsenal and Mikel Arteta a transfer reminder on Monday evening with a stunning hat-trick for Slovenia.