Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024
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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen would rather move to Chelsea than Saudi Arabia, Raheem Sterling is open to joining Manchester United, Crystal Palace want Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah.

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, would prefer a move to Chelsea than the rumoured transfer to a club in Saudi Arabia. (i), external

England winger Raheem Sterling, 29, would consider a move to Manchester United but will not go ahead with a transfer until he has further discussed his contract with Chelsea. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a deal to sign 25-year-old Arsenal and England striker Eddie Nketiah for £25m, plus £5m in add-ons. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Scottish champions Celtic are interested in re-signing French striker Odsonne Edouard, 26, from Crystal Palace. (News Shopper), external

Newcastle are close to agreeing a £70m deal for Crystal Palace’s 24-year-old England defender Marc Guehi. (Mail), external

Atletico Madrid are exploring a potential loan signing of Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes, although they have not yet made an offer. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili had a medical in Spain on Monday as he finalises a £30m move to Liverpool. The 23-year-old will remain at Valencia and move to Merseyside in the summer of 2025. (Times – subscription required), external

Nottingham Forest are planning a move for England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 29, who is not in the plans of new West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui. (Football Insider), external

West Ham might be willing to listen to offers for Ward-Prowse, but are not actively looking to sell him. (Sky Sports), external

Nottingham Forest‘s £29m move for 23-year-old Feyenoord and Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez has collapsed after he rejected their offer. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

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