Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly close to agreeing on a contract extension with a new release clause set at £112 million. This development could potentially discourage interest from Premier League clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea, both of which have been monitoring the Nigerian forward. Talks regarding the contract extension have been ongoing, with the current deal set to expire in 2025.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is exploring the possibility of reinforcing its squad with Sporting Lisbon's Ousmane Diomande, a 20-year-old defender. The Blues have made initial contact with Sporting for Diomande, but the Portuguese club is adamant about selling him only if his £69 million release clause is met. Chelsea has also inquired about Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, but Sporting is reluctant to part ways with the player without meeting his £87 million release clause.
In contrast, Manchester United is expected to focus on player sales during the January transfer window, with no significant signings anticipated. Players like Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek, who have struggled to secure regular playing time, are among those who could potentially depart. Despite the possibility of outgoing transfers, manager Erik ten Hag expressed satisfaction with the current squad, emphasizing the return of injured players as a source of reinforcement.
Former Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, currently frozen out at Besiktas, could be seeking a move back to his former club Villarreal. Bailly, who joined Besiktas in September on a free transfer, is reportedly open to leaving the Turkish club after being excluded from the first-team squad following a defeat to Fenerbahce. The defender is now exploring options for a potential transfer, with a return to Villarreal being considered.
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