Arsenal see Victor Osimhen bid rejected
Victor Osimhen may have to sign for a Saudi Arabian club or stay put at Napoli after Arsenal saw a bid rejected for the Nigerian striker. According to SportMediaset, Napoli turned down a £59m approach from the Gunners while requesting his full £109m release clause. Neither the Gunners, nor Chelsea and Manchester United, will pay that amount. Al Hilal are named as the most likely club to do a deal for Osimhen with Napol giving the player’s camp a few more days to find an acceptable deal in Europe.
Chelsea considering move to sign Jorrel Hato
Chelsea will reportedly compete with Arsenal and Real Madrid to sign 18-year-old Dutch wonderkid Jorrel Hato from Ajax this summer. According to a report by TEAMtalk , Jorrel Hato is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for another centre-back despite signing Tosin Adarabioyo. Meanwhile, the 18-year-old Ajax wonderkid has also been a target for Arsenal and Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window.
Lazio submit enquiry for Nuno Tavares
Nuno Tavares is expected to leave Arsenal permanently this summer, with Serie A outfit Lazio prepared to provide him with an exit route. According to a report by Calciomercato, Serie A club Lazio have made an enquiry for Nuno Tavares, and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with Arsenal. The Gunners will be looking to get rid of the Portuguese defender this summer. The 24-year-old is not a key player for them, and he is not a part of their first-team plans next season either.
Man City close to signing Barrett
Manchester City are on the verge of securing the signature of Coventry City youngster Marlow Barrett as they continue to strengthen their academy ranks. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are closing on a new academy signing in the form of Coventry City’s Marlow Barrett. The teenage defensive sensation has impressed in the youth ranks for the EFL Championship side, with Manchester City now keen to secure him for their academy.