Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray for limited time only

We all know how the end of the transfer window went for Victor Osimhen, and the last-minute nature of his loan move to Galatasaray on a loan without an option to buy. However his spell in Turkey is highly unlikely to be a long one. Firstly, it should be said that at the moment, the Nigerian striker is h…

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Napoli set to advance Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contract talks

Napoli want to advance negotiations over Kvaratskhelia’s contract extension during the current international break. Talks between the two parties have been ongoing for several months, but I’m told Napoli want to hold direct talks between director Giovanni Manna and Kvara’s agent during the Octobe…

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Real Madrid consider January reinforcement

We already know that Real Madrid are following with great attention Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation, but it’s a more likely scenario for the summer. Real Madrid are considering reinforcing the defence in the January transfer window and are studying the most appopriate strategy to do so. However, it is still t…

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Milan sounded out Samu Aghehowa this summer

It’s true that Milan’s priority was always Tammy Abraham, who they eventually signed in the final days of the summer transfer window. However, it is also true that Milan sounded out other strikers, like Samu Aghehowa. The striker joined Porto from Atletico with a particular agreement: €15m for the 50% of the pl…

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Juventus keen to extend Dusan Vlahovic contract but pay attention next summer

Exactly what Juventus Sporting Director Cristiano Giuntoli said last week basically, that there are talks and a negotiation underway for a new deal for Dusan Vlahovic. The 24-year-old's current deal is up in 2026, so they wouldn't want to leave it much longer.

They will have to …

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Atletico Madrid strengthened where they wanted to this summer, but not everyone was their top target

Atletico Madrid spent big this summer, and only in 2019 did they put down more money for signings in their history, with their totals amounting to €185m before counting add-ons. They managed to address all of the key needs they had identified, although no…

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Inter asked about Yarek Gasiorowski but enquiry went no further

Inter simply enquired about Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski during the summer transfer window about what it would take to get him out of Valencia. Many clubs were not aware of what Los Che were asking for, and so Inter were among the ones that asked for more information, but there were m…

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Huge derby win for AC Milan reinforces Paulo Fonseca

AC Milan ran out 2-1 winners in the derby against Inter on Sunday night, in a game that was dubbed as crucial for the future of Rossoneri manager Paulo Fonseca. The reality is that there is not a great deal more to say about Fonseca since we last spoke though, because Milan never took any firm steps wi…

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AC Milan forward was on the verge of Saudi Arabia switch

After missing out on Joshua Zirkzee earlier in the summer, and with Olivier Giroud exiting for Los Angeles, AC Milan were in need of a forward who could lead the line this summer, and went out and got Alvaro Morata. That very much looked like an impossible deal at one point though.

Morata very much …

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Paulo Fonseca under review at AC Milan -the latest

The results, and the way the results have arrived, has not satisfied the hierarchy at AC Milan. The game against Inter will be an important game for him, as Fonseca must respond on the pitch and with results. After the Milan derby, the board will evaluate Fonseca's position, in a very thorough and concre…

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Roma star no closer to staying despite Alexis Saelemakers injury

Roma playmaker Alexis Saelemakers sustained an ankle injury over the weekend, and the early reporting is that he might well be out for a couple of months, which clearly has an impact on Daniele de Rossi's plans. However it has not changed much with regard to Nicola Zalewski, who remains in …

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Milan make progress with signing new contract for top star

AC Milan are negotiating the renewal of Mike Maignan and what is coming out from the Rossoneri is that the parties are now closer to reaching an agreement. According to my information, the negotiation has not yet entered its final phase though, and I have been told that there are unlikely to be a…

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Adrien Rabiot prefers top club over top salary

It is very difficult to understand what Adrien Rabiot will do, it's one of the most difficult topics in terms of the market right now. His mother and agent, his camp, they do not like to speak to the press very often, it can be tricky to get the real story, and therefore understand what will happen.

I am awar…

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Juventus took keen interest in Scotland international

What I can tell you is that in my view, if he had not gotten injured, then Lewis Ferguson may well have ended up at Juventus. The Bianconeri liked him a lot, he was an option on the table for them. Now, there is nothing concrete in terms of interest, clearly with him being out for so long, and looking…

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Jose Mourinho to land Juventus wide-man

There were only some contacts with Galatasaray, but the true objective of Filip Kostic and his entourage was to go to Fenerbahce. Manager Jose Mourinho was important in this loan transfer with the right to buy, because he spoke with Kostic and made him understand that this was the right project for him.

Fenerbahce w…

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Jonathan David attracted interest from at least 4 clubs

While it is too early to predict what might happen next summer, when Jonathan David's contract expires at Lille, we can explain what happened with him this summer, which could provide some hints.

David was one of the players that was most enquired about this summer, from many teams. It looked like As…

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Galatasaray to get Victor Osimhen deal over the line

Galatasaray will speak with Victor Osimhen one final time in the coming hours, and if everything goes as planned, the deal could be confirmed. The most important thing for Osimhen was not to lose out on the money he was due from Napoli for this year, and Galatasaray will pay all of his salary for this …

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Victor Osimhen going nowhere after Chelsea deal collapsed

Victor Osimhen is staying at Napoli. At this point he will not be going to Saudi Arabia. How did the Chelsea deal not come to fruition, with all three parties interested in it happening? Well, Chelsea wanted him, but the salary they offered him was low compared to the player's expectations.

Osimhe…

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Dani Ceballos will not leave Real Madrid this summer

Despite Dani Ceballos being open to leaving due to his lack of opportunities at Real Madrid, it looks as if he will have to make it work Carlo Ancelotti for this season, as his exit routes have not come through, at least at the time of writing.

One of those was former club Real Betis, who tried to sign…

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Victor Osimhen move to Saudi Arabia hinges on release clause - Chelsea cold

There is an agreement in principle between Napoli and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli for wantaway striker Victor Osimhen, for a little over €65m, but what they do not have, and are not yet close to, is the green light from the player. The Nigeria international has been firm on the fa…

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