Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea prioritise Osimhen signing

Posted Thursday, October 20, 2022 by Goal.com

Barca to challenge Liverpool & Chelsea to Fernandez

Barcelona are continuing to monitor Benfica star Enzo Fernandez amid his excellent performances in Portugal, Sport reports.

The Spanish side wanted to sign him when he was at River Plate and could have got him for around €10 million but no move materialised. Now, he is worth around €50m and the Catalan side will have to compete with Liverpool and Chelsea if they want to sign him as the man to replace Sergio Busquets in midfield.

AC Milan must restart Kalulu talks

AC Milan are prioritising the renewal of defender Pierre Kalulu, according to Calciomercato.

But just as the Rossoneri were drawing close to finalising talks, the 22-year-old has switched his agent and talks will have to start all over again.

Man Utd director suggests no January signings

Manchester United football director John Murtough has suggested there will be no further signings in the January transfer window.

United spent around £227 million in the summer to strengthen Erik ten Hag's team and the director hinted that they will not add any new additions until after this season.

"We always said that reshaping the squad would take more than a window and we're already working with Erik on the next steps in that process, with a focus on next summer and beyond," he said, according to The Telegraph.

"But it's important to recognise that investment must always be sustainable, meaning that what we spend on players must be supported by revenues over the long-term."

Chelsea prioritise Osimhen signing (90min)

Chelsea are set to make signing Victor Osimhen their top priority, according to 90min.

The Blues are eager to sign a new striker and the Napoli star has become the favoured option among the club's scouts.

Barca eye PSV star Sangare

Barcelona are considering a move for PSV hero Ibrahim Sangare.

The midfielder has impressed since joining the Dutch giants and Sport reports the Camp Nou side believe he would be a smart addition to their squad.