MEGA Osimhen bid rejected, Odegaard injury SCARE, Man Utd to break rule – FootballTransfers Recap

Robin Bairner

• 9 Sept 2024 23:25 BST
• 4 min read

Football transfer news continues to create big headlines, despite the window being closed in Europe’s biggest leagues.

Napoli knocked back huge Osimhen bid

Details have emerged of an incredible transfer offer that Chelsea knocked back for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer.

Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG were all interested in the Nigeria international this summer. He ultimately moved to Galatasaray, where Fabrizio Romano says he is focused on performing well and is not thinking about his future.

Major Odegaard injury scare

It’s been a bad international break for Arsenal, who suffered potentially their most damaging blow yet as they saw captain Martin Odegaard limp off against Austria while playing for Norway.

Man Utd to break transfer rule

Manchester United are ready to break one of their own transfer rules by signing Adrien Rabiot, a free agent who is in an “embarrassing situation”, according to France head coach Didier Deschamps.

Chelsea Civil War latest

Chelsea find themselves on the brink of a major battle between owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

Both parties are seeking to buy out each other, but there is a fresh twist in the saga as it has been revealed that Behdad Eghbali has the right to block the American selling his stake in the club to any outside investor.

This means that he effectively has first refusal if Boehly wants out at Chelsea.

READ MORE: Todd Boehly vs Behdad Eghbali: Chelsea's civil war explained

Van Dijk gives Liverpool contract boost

When the Netherlands exited Euro 2024, Virgil van Dijk released a statement that suggested his career could be coming to a major crossroads. With his contract expiring at Liverpool next summer, he seemed to suggest he could leave Anfield.

Now, though, the centre-back has strongly hinted at a U-turn and a new two-year contract.