Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Mikel Merino, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman

Monday morning's headlines:

Man City transfer news: Citizens identify £16.9m teenager as Alvarez replacement?

Manchester City are reportedly admirers of 19-year-old Copenhagen striker Orri Oskarsson, whom they view as an ideal backup to Erling Haaland. Read more.

Victor Osimhen to Chelsea in danger as club 'close' to £55.1m agreement

Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli reportedly steal a march on Chelsea in the race for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, whom they are close to reaching a £55.1m agreement for. Read more.

Eddie Nketiah Arsenal escape route 'revealed' after £30m transfer collapse

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly now a target for Crystal Palace after a proposed £30m move to Nottingham Forest broke down. Read more.

Leicester City see £12.7m bid for Morocco international rejected?

Leicester City are reportedly in talks with Genk over the signing of Bilal El Khannous after the Foxes saw an initial £12.7m bid for the Moroccan midfielder rejected. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Striker's transfer to Premier League rival 'collapses'

Ipswich Town are reportedly considering alternative transfer targets after Armando Broja failed a medical ahead of a proposed loan move from Chelsea to Portman Road. Read more.

Virgil van Dijk provides Liverpool contract update after Brentford win

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk reveals that there has been "no change" to his contract situation after the Reds' 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League. Read more.

Juventus 'make demand' to Man United in Jadon Sancho transfer talks

Juventus need Manchester United to cover part of Jadon Sancho's salary in order to sign the attacker on loan, according to a report. Read more.

Man United 'close in' on top transfer target as 27-year-old heads for the exit

Manchester United allegedly expect to close a permanent deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte in the near future. Read more.

Man United's Scott McTominay 'on verge' of completing Serie A transfer

Serie A side Napoli reportedly reach an agreement to sign Scotland international Scott McTominay from Manchester United. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'receive boost' in Ademola Lookman pursuit

Arsenal reportedly receive a boost to their hopes of signing Paris Saint-Germain target Ademola Lookman from Atalanta BC. Read more.

Hansi Flick drops hint over Ansu Fati's Barcelona future

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick indicates he would like to keep 21-year-old attacker Ansu Fati for the 2024-25 season. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Merino 'on brink' of completing Premier League switch

Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has reportedly undergone a medical with Arsenal, who are on the brink of confirming the signing of the Spain international. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants announce sale of defender to Rennes

Barcelona confirm the sale of Senegal international Mikayil Faye to Ligue 1 side Rennes, with the defender leaving just one year after joining the Blaugrana. Read more.

Transfer news and rumours today: Koleosho to Wolves, O'Shea to Ipswich

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Luca Koleosho to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Dara O'Shea to Ipswich Town. Read more.

Real Madrid superstar 'not ruling out' move to Saudi Pro League next summer

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has allegedly not ruled out a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League in 2025. Read more.

Transfer news and rumours today: Fernandez-Pardo to Liverpool, Mejbri to Rangers

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Liverpool and Hannibal Mejbri to Rangers. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Star player confirms Saudi Arabia "interest"

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker reveals that he rejected the chance to move to Saudi Arabia this summer. Read more.