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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen

sportsmole.co.uk, 19 February 2024, 06:45
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Monday morning's headlines:

Chelsea 'weighing up alternatives to Paris Saint-Germain-linked Victor Osimhen'

Chelsea reportedly consider alternative targets to Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who is attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Newcastle United place Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Manchester United links

Newcastle United place sporting director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid links with the same role at Manchester United. Read more.

Sepp van den Berg admits he may have to leave Liverpool this summer

Fringe Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg - currently on loan at Mainz 05 - admits that he may need to seek a permanent exit from the club in the summer window. Read more.

Real Madrid 'to give Kylian Mbappe number 10 shirt if he joins this summer'

Real Madrid are reportedly set to give Kylian Mbappe the number 10 shirt if he joins the Spanish giants in the summer. Read more.

Manchester City 'handed Erling Haaland contract boost as Real Madrid focus on Kylian Mbappe'

Manchester City's hopes of signing Erling Haaland to a new contract reportedly receive a boost due to Kylian Mbappe's decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Chelsea 'planning to trigger £111m Victor Osimhen release clause'

Chelsea allegedly prepare to trigger the £111m release clause in Victor Osimhen's Napoli contract in order to sign him this summer. Read more.

Arsenal 'send scouts to watch Red Bull Salzburg's Oscar Gloukh'

Arsenal reportedly send scouts to keep an eye on Red Bull Salzburg playmaker Oscar Gloukh, who is also wanted by Barcelona and Manchester United. Read more.

Manchester City 'met with Kylian Mbappe agent early last week'

Manchester City officials met with one of Kylian Mbappe's agents at the start of last week to discuss a possible move to the Etihad Stadium, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea 'keeping tabs on Harry Kane situation at Bayern Munich'

Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Bayern Munich, who are at risk of ending the season without a single trophy to their name. Read more.

Newcastle United, Aston Villa 'leading race for Emile Smith Rowe'

Newcastle United and Aston Villa reportedly lead the race for Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe, whom the Gunners could consider offloading in the summer transfer window. Read more.

AC Milan 'put £85.5m asking price on Paris Saint-Germain-linked Rafael Leao'

AC Milan reportedly slap a €100m (£85.5m) asking price on the head of Rafael Leao, identified by Paris Saint-Germain as a possible replacement for Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'identify Marcus Rashford as leading target to replace Kylian Mbappe'

Paris Saint-Germain identify Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as their leading target to replace Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to a report. Read more.

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