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Osimhen battle ERUPTS as Chelsea face 'audacious' threat: FootballTransfers recap
Cameron Smith
- 18 Feb 2025 23:00 GMT
- 5 min read
Tuesday 18 February saw Victor Osimhen's potential move to Manchester United heat up and Chelsea face new competition in the race for Jamie Gittens.
Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from the day.
Man Utd want Osimhen
Manchester United sent scouts to watch Victor Osimhen in action for Galatasaray on Monday night as they intensify their pursuit of the Nigeria international
Osimhen wants Man Utd
Meanwhile, Osimhen has told the Red Devils that he would be open to joining them in the summer, according to Turkish media.
Tottenham want Jamie Gittens
Chelsea will have to battle Tottenham for Jamie Gittens as Spurs are plotting an 'audacious' summer move for the Borussia Dortmund winger, according to a report.
Cole Palmer truth
Cole Palmer doesn’t have a Champions League clause in his current Chelsea contract, despite speculative reports to the contrary.
Enzo Maresca to be sacked?
Enzo Maresca is being heavily linked with the Chelsea sack but Fabrizio Romano insists the Italian manager is safe for now.
Exclusive: Man City wanted Warren Zaire-Emery
Manchester City were interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery during the January transfer window, FootballTransfers can confirm.
Exclusive: Newcastle to rekindle Hugo Ekitike interest
Newcastle United will rekindle their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike if Alexander Isak leaves the club this summer, FootballTransfers understands.
Isak swap deal
Liverpool are ready to get serious about their pursuit of Alexander Isak and they could even look to offer up Darwin Nunez as part of the deal, according to a report.
Man Utd want Camavinga
Real Madrid are willing to sell Eduardo Camavinga this summer, according to reports in Spain, and Manchester United are pushing to complete a surprise deal for the 22-year-old.
Todd Boehly slammed
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has launched an X-rated rant at Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital following his former side’s woeful run of recent results.
Arsenal and Man Utd want En-Nesyri
Arsenal and Man Utd have begun keeping tabs on Fenerbahce striker Youssef En-Nesyri, according to Turkish media.
Man Utd chase another Osimhen alternative
Man Utd are homing in on Samu Aghehowa as an alternative No.9 option should they miss out on their top targets, according to a report.
Amorim replacement shortlist
Meanwhile, Man Utd are considering sacking Ruben Amorim and have drawn up a three man shortlist to replace him.
Arsenal eye Wirtz
Arsenal have made contact with Florian Wirtz over a possible summer move for the Bayer Leverkusen superstar.
