Chelsea is prepared to meet Victor Osimhen’s full release clause, amounting to £111 million (€130 million), and is planning to engage in discussions with Napoli regarding payment terms and structure, as reported by Rudy Galetti in Italy.
Arsenal is also expressing interest in Osimhen and can offer the Nigerian international the opportunity for Champions League football, according to Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy.
Napoli is concerned about potentially losing not only Osimhen but also Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is a target for Barcelona, as reported by Il Mattino in Italy.
Liverpool is intensifying its pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen center-back Piero Hincapie this summer, with the Ecuador international expected to command a fee of £47 million (€55 million), according to Fichajes in Spain.
Barcelona has declared a minimum selling price of €100 million for Frenkie de Jong, rejecting a recent €70 million bid from Tottenham. Manchester United has a longstanding interest in De Jong as well, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has informed the first-team squad about the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappe from PSG this summer, as reported by Foot Mercato in France.
Due to Vinicius Junior already occupying Mbappe’s preferred number seven, Real Madrid is likely to assign the number 10 shirt to Mbappe once Luka Modric’s departure is confirmed, according to Mundo Deportivo in Spain.
Manchester City is optimistic that Real Madrid’s pursuit of Mbappe will facilitate negotiations to secure Erling Haaland’s contract extension at the Etihad Stadium, as per the Daily Mirror.
Arsenal is contemplating the sale of Emile Smith Rowe this summer, with Aston Villa and Newcastle expressing interest.
In his stead, Arsenal may look to acquire 19-year-old Israel international Oscar Gloukh from Red Bull Salzburg, having recently scouted the attacking midfielder, according to Football Insider and Football Transfers.
