Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has been in the headlines recently as he was excluded from Napoli’s Serie A squad list after a potential move to Chelsea fell through. This decision was made following Romelu Lukaku’s arrival at Napoli, which led to Osimhen losing his No. 9 shirt number. Reports suggest that the relationship between Osimhen and the club is strained, with the player effectively ostracized from the first team. Despite the transfer window still being open for three more days, no Saudi clubs are expected to make a move for Osimhen, leaving him to remain at Napoli until the January window reopens for European clubs.
Arsenal is reportedly lining up a future move for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, despite bringing in Raheem Sterling on loan. Sporting director Edu is said to be a big fan of the 23-year-old and has him on the Gunners’ shortlist. Talks over a potential transfer could take place next summer, as Gordon is happy at Newcastle United, and contract talks are ongoing to reward him for his form from last season. However, Arsenal sees Gordon as a strong fit for manager Mikel Arteta’s squad and may test Newcastle’s resolve when the transfer window reopens.
Former Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot will not be joining AC Milan this summer, as reported by Fabrice Hawkins. Rabiot, who is now a free agent, is continuing his search for a new club following this setback. Marseille’s hopes of signing Milan’s Ismaël Bennacer have also been scuppered due to this development. It remains to be seen where Rabiot will end up and which club will capitalize on his availability.
Como and Monza are set to battle it out for the signature of Ivan Perisic after the 35-year-old terminated his Hajduk Split contract. Monza seems to have an advantage over Como after the latter failed to close a deal in recent days. Perisic, a seasoned professional, will need to be convinced to join Monza, who are currently struggling in Serie A. It will be interesting to see where the Croatian winger ends up and how he impacts his new team.
Mario Hermoso, the Atletico Madrid defender, is set to decide on his future soon after receiving offers from Galatasaray and Roma. The Spain international, with five caps to his name, could be on the move to Roma as negotiations are still ongoing. It will be interesting to see where Hermoso ends up and how he fits into his new team’s defensive setup.
Sporting Lisbon has increased their bid for Nordsjaelland striker Conrad Harder, according to reports. The 19-year-old Dane has also attracted interest from Brighton this summer but could potentially join the Portuguese club. With the Portuguese transfer window still open, Harder’s future remains uncertain, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up next season.
David Datro Fofana’s Future
Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana is expected to leave the club in the coming days, with interest from clubs in Turkey, Greece, Portugal, and the Netherlands. Negotiations with Hoffenheim and Sunderland collapsed on deadline day, leaving Fofana’s destination up in the air. It remains to be seen where the forward will end up and how he will perform at his new club.
The transfer market is always full of surprises, with players moving to new clubs and teams trying to bolster their squads. The coming months will be crucial for many players and clubs as they navigate the post-deadline transfer landscape. Fans can expect more updates, rumors, and completed deals as the European football season progresses.
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