The Premier League transfer window is closed but there are still some key moves happening across Europe and beyond. Here’s the latest transfer news from the past few days.
Embed from Getty ImagesVictor Osimhen has completed a shock loan move to Galatasaray after failing to secure a move to Chelsea or Al Ahli. He has signed a new contract with Napoli lasting until 2027 which includes a €75 million release clause.
The loan move to Galatasaray will last until June 2025 with no option or obligation to buy. If clubs are interested in buying the Nigerian in January, a clause in his contract allows him to join 10 clubs if they come knocking.
Osimhen arrived in Istanbul at 3am last night and was welcomed by a sea of Galatasary fans. The club’s ultra group say fans waited between three to four hours to see their newest signing.
Galatasaray also want to sign Adrien Rabiot as a free agent but the French midfielder is not keen on the move just yet.
Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad submitted a proposal worth €35m for Leandro Trossard. However it was swiftly rejected as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta views him as important player.
Al Ittihad moved on to Steven Berwijn, who completed his medical last night. A verbal agreement was complete for Porto’s Galeno for €50 million but Bergwijn has been confirmed as the club’s latest signing.
Embed from Getty ImagesWhen asked about the move, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman said: “He goes to Saudi Arabia at age 26. It’s clear that this has nothing to do with sportive ambition. His book with the Dutch National Team is closed.”
West Ham United are exploring the free agent market to bring in a central defender. Joel Matip and John Egan are two players they are looking at and talks are ongoing.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe Hammers signed Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo to bolster their defence during the summer window, but fellow centre-backs Thilo Kehrer, Angelo Ogbonna, Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd have all left the club.
Chris Smalling has just signed a two-year contract for Saudi club Al-Fahya FC. AS Roma have replaced the English defender with former Atletico Madrid man Mario Hermoso as a free agent on a three-year contract.
Embed from Getty ImagesWritten by Isabelle Newnham
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