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2 days ago
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Man United consider Osimhen swap offer involving Zirkzee
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Manchester United haven't given up on Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen and are 'studying' the best method to approach the Partenopei, including a player-plus-cash swap offer involving Joshua Zirkzee. Dutch striker Zirkzee could be offered to Napoli in a player-plus-cash swap deal for Osimhen, according to Gazzetta. Advertisement Football Italia exclusively reported last week that Osimhen had rejected an offer from Al-Hilal. Although representatives of the Saudi side are expected to make a new attempt today, the Nigerian striker is unlikely to change his mind. Man United consider Osimhen swap deal ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) Gazzetta confirms Osimhen is aware of Manchester United's interest, and the Red Devils are now working on a first offer for the Napoli-owned striker. The Red Devils seem reluctant to match the striker's €75m clause, meaning that they'll consider a player-plus-cash swap deal. Zirkzee's Man United stats Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United gestures during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield on January 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by) According to the report, Zirkzee is one of the players who could be included in the offer from Old Trafford. Advertisement A former Bologna striker, Zirkzee scored seven goals in 49 appearances across all competitions with the Red Devils in 2024-25. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have also held preliminary talks with representatives of Viktor Gyokeres, who is also a target of Juventus.
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2 days ago
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Exclusive: Positive talks between Gilardino and Pisa
Pisa and Alberto Gilardino held positive talks on Monday, and although a final decision has yet to be made, the former striker has good chances of being appointed as the new Nerazzurri coach. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter exclusively tell me that Gilardino has a good chance of being appointed as the new Pisa coach. Gilardino the leading candidate for Pisa job GENOA, ITALY – MAY 24: Alberto Gilardino, head coach of Genoa, reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and Bologna FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 24, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by) The 2006 Italy World Cup winner held talks with club directors on Monday. Advertisement Gilardino is also on Parma's list to replace Cristian Chivu, but hasn't been contacted yet. Pisa are also considering foreign options such as Mark van Bommel and Mario Frick, but Gilardino is in a very good position and the newly promoted Serie A side will make a final decision in the next few hours. Pisa target reinforcements for 2025-26 Serie A campaign TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Antonio Sanabria of Torino battles for possession with Malick Thiaw of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Torino and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on February 22, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Filippo Inzaghi earned a Serie A promotion with Pisa in 2024-25 but is set to leave the club to join Palermo. Pisa are also following Torino striker Antonio Sanabria to strengthen the attack and Napoli-owned winger Alessio Zerbin for the wings.
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28-05-2025
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Al Hilal make big Osimhen offer amid Man Utd and Chelsea talks
Al Hilal have reportedly offered Victor Osimhen a €30m-a-year contract, but the agents of the Napoli-owned striker have already held talks with Chelsea and Manchester United. reports that Saudi side Al Hilal have made a 'shocking' offer to Napoli-owned striker Osimhen. Advertisement The Nigeria international spent the last season on loan at Galatasaray, and according to the report, the Turkish giants feel they can still convince the striker to remain at the club beyond the summer. There are more clubs interested in the 26-year-old, including Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester United. According to the report, the Blues and the Red Devils have been in talks with the Napoli-owned striker in recent weeks. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) Other sources have reported that Osimhen has already snubbed an offer from Juventus, as he aims for a transfer to the Premier League. However, it remains to be seen whether the latest Al Hilal offer will persuade Osimhen to change his stance over a potential move to Saudi Arabia. Advertisement According to Osimhen is considering Al Hilal's offer 'for the first time' and has taken a few days to make a final decision. Osimhen has a €75m clause, which is not valid for Serie A clubs. According to the latest report, Al-Hilal are unwilling to match his clause and would offer Napoli €35m to €40m for the Nigerian ace. Al Hilal have also been linked with Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, who will make a decision on his future at Inter after Saturday's Champions League Final against PSG.
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23-05-2025
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Gyokeres linked with Juventus after Arsenal and Man United
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Viktor Gyokeres is among the top Juventus alternatives to Victor Osimhen, as long as the Bianconeri qualify for the Champions League. Juventus must wait for the final season game in Serie A to start planning their future. Advertisement Revenue from the Champions League is crucial in the summer transfer window, and the Bianconeri need three more points to seal a top-four finish in a frankly disappointing campaign. Gazzetta insists that Napoli-owned striker Osimhen is the Bianconeri's primary transfer target in attack, but the Nigerian forward would cost more than his €75m clause, which is not valid for Serie A clubs. Will Juventus rival Arsenal and Man United for Gyokeres? LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 5: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP with Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC in action during the Group D – UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Sporting CP and Atalanta BC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by) Furthermore, other sources have reported that Osimhen has already snubbed an offer from Juventus and is now in talks with Al-Hilal. According to Gazzetta, Sporting CP's striker Gyokeres would be one of the primary Juventus targets if Osimhen doesn't move to Turin. Advertisement According to the report, Gyokeres would cost circa €75m, but Arsenal, Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have already targeted the Sweden international. If Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League, then Atalanta's Mateo Retegui and Ademola Lookman, who are available for €40m to €50m, would be the players to watch for the Bianconeri, alongside Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca.
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22-05-2025
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Osimhen in talks over Saudi Arabia option after Juventus rejection
Thursday's reports claim that Napoli-owned Victor Osimhen is in talks over a move to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal once the 2024-25 season comes to an end, following reports that he has rejected a proposal to join Juventus in the summer transfer window. Osimhen is still under contract with Napoli until the summer of 2026, but is expected to be sold once his loan spell with Galatasaray comes to an end. Advertisement The Nigeria international has a €75m release clause in his contract that can be activated this summer, although that clause is not valid for Serie A clubs, which means that Juventus would have likely had to pay a premium in order to convince Napoli to sell him to them. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 9: Alvaro Morata of Galatasaray celebrates with his teammate Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray after scoring his team's first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor at Rams Park Stadium on February 9, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) Though Juventus were keen on a deal for Osimhen, reports earlier in the week claim that he has turned down a Bianconeri offer and will not be moving to Turin this summer. Reports Osimhen in direct talks with Al-Hilal Now, according to reports from Footmercato, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are in discussions over a move to sign Osimhen this summer. Victor Osiimhen Galatasaray (Photo by) Thursday's report claims that Al-Hilal are on the lookout for a high-profile attacker following the departure of Neymar in January. Advertisement Footmercato adds that Osimhen is seen as the 'ideal' recruit and that there are ongoing, direct talks between the club and the player. Al-Hilal have several familiar Serie A names among their squad, including Osimhen's former Napoli teammate Kalidou Koulibaly, Joao Cancelo and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as well as ex-Premier League and LaLiga stars Yassine Bounou, Ruben Neves and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
