Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Shell-shocked Man Utd scramble for Osimhen after Gakpo fiasco

<a href="https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-transfer-news-now-25820044" target="_blank">Manchester Evening News</a> says Manchester United are ready to look at Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as an alternative to Cody Gakpo after Liverpool stole the latter out from under their nose.The Red Devils will of course be waiting to pounce if Liverpool's Gakpo agreement hits any snags, but it appears the Old Trafford club will miss out on a top target.

Shell-shocked Man Utd scramble for Osimhen (MEN)

Liverpool are set to beat Manchester United to the £44 million ($53m) signing of PSV forward Cody Gakpo in a stunning turn of events that took place at lightning speed on Monday.Just an hour after GOAL had reported that a deal was close, PSV released a statement saying Gakpo was headed to England to finalise "formalities to complete the transfer".<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/liverpool-advanced-talks-50m-gakpo-transfer-beat-man-utd-to-netherlands-star/bltefe54732b6c5ed14" target="_blank">Read the full story here!</a>

PSV confirm Gakpo agreement with Liverpool

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔴🔵 Bentornato Mimmo! 🤝 La Società comunica che dal 2 gennaio 2023 Domenico Criscito tornerà a vestire la maglia del Genoa. <a href="https://t.co/AmdSc6nb5i">pic.twitter.com/AmdSc6nb5i</a>— Genoa CFC (@GenoaCFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/GenoaCFC/status/1607783446503358469?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Criscito back at Genoa

AC Milan are considering Nicolo Zaniolo as a possible replacement for Rafael Leao, <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Milan/27-12-2022/leao-zaniolo-diversi-quasi-tutto-ma-se-rafa-non-rinnova-milan-serve-talento-4501700725011_preview.shtml?reason=unauthenticated&amp;origin=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gazzetta.it%2FCalcio%2FCalciomercato%2FMilan%2F27-12-2022%2Fleao-zaniolo-diversi-quasi-tutto-ma-se-rafa-non-rinnova-milan-serve-talento-4501700725011.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a> claims.The Serie A side are in danger of losing Leao in the near future as Europe's top teams are after him and they believe Roma star Zaniolo could solve their problems.

AC Milan eye Zaniolo as Leao replacement

Fiorentina are plotting a bid for Atalanta midfielder Jeremie Boga, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/atalanta-la-fiorentina-vuole-boga-73111" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports.The ex-Chelsea player has struggled to settle at Atalanta and could be on the move in January.

Fiorentina after Boga

Nicolas Otamendi has said his attention is solely on Benfica amidst rumours he'll be moving away from the Portuguese club in the upcoming window. Speaking on his return to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/argentinas-otamendi-focused-benfica-2022-12-27/" target="_self">Europe</a>, he said: "I'm happy, now I'm just focused on Benfica."

Otamendi focused on Benfica after World Cup triumph

Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez could be set to follow Cody Gakpo through the Anfield doors as talks between the Premier League outfit and Benfica intensified according to <a href="https://www.ojogo.pt/" target="_self">O Jogo.</a>The 21-year-old reportedly has a release clause of £105m (€120m) with both Liverpool and Manchester United prepared to meet the mammoth fee.

Klopp's spending spree to continue with Enzo Fernandez acquisition

Manchester United are unlikely to purchase a striker this month but could seek a loan deal, writes The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/27/manchester-united-unlikely-to-sign-striker-permanently-in-january-window" target="_blank">Guardian</a>.They had wanted to add Cody Gakpo from PSV on a permanent basis but are now willing to wait for a major signing until the summer with Gakpo headed to Liverpool

Man Utd unlikely to buy striker

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: Leeds United are now preparing an offer for Red Bull Salzburg defender Maximilian Wöber. 🚨⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LUFC</a> Discussions expected to take place for fee around €11m plus €5m add-ons. Wöber, important player for Salzburg as he’s the captain. <a href="https://t.co/jIfj5a0ucP">pic.twitter.com/jIfj5a0ucP</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607776899471646722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leeds prepare Wober offer

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Norwich City have today parted company with head coach Dean Smith. Craig Shakespeare and Liam Bramley have also left the club. We would like to thank them for their time here and wish all three well for the future.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NCFC</a>— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NorwichCityFC/status/1607753032283947008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Norwich sack Dean Smith

Manchester United listed a new striker on their Premier League website squad list, and people are trying to figure out what's going on.His name is Betinho. He has one senior match in England in his career. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/who-is-betinho-portuguese-striker-newest-man-utd-player-premier-league-website/blt077111409ecc026c" target="_blank">Here's what to know about him</a>.

Who is Betinho?!

Benfica has already received two proposals worth €127m for their Enzo Fernandez, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola via <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/mercado-fichajes/2022/12/27/63aa97f15aeb5200261ccac0-directo.html" target="_blank">Marca. </a>The midfielder has attracted the attention of several top-tier clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool. It was earlier reported that the Reds have already reached a pre-agreement with the player.

Benfica receive two proposals for Fernandez

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bayer Leverkusen want to keep Jeremie Frimpong at least until the end of the season, unless ‘crazy’ proposal will be submitted. No negotiations ongoing as of now. 🚨🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/transfers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#transfers</a> Leverkusen expects important bids in the summer as top clubs are following Frimpong. <a href="https://t.co/QvHvJdOOIQ">pic.twitter.com/QvHvJdOOIQ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607734429799022592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leverkusen wants to hold on to Frimpong until summer

Ajax has terminated the contract of Daley Blind and is now available as a free agent. It has been reported that Royal Antwerp are interested to get him. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ajacied. Voor altijd. Bedankt voor alles, Daley! ❌❌❌— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFCAjax/status/1607734306645970944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ajax terminate Blind contract

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Conte on January signings: “We will try to do something, but we have to follow the club’s vision”, tells Sky Sport. ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/THFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#THFC</a> “Tottenham want to invest on young players, as we did with Kulusevski and Bentancur. Talents but with accessible salaries. This is what we’ll try to do”. <a href="https://t.co/3pQstHkwO3">pic.twitter.com/3pQstHkwO3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607686955655122944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Conte outlines Tottenham's plans for winter market

Borja Iglesias has emerged as the primary target for Atletico Madrid to replace Joao Felix, as revealed by <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/betis/2022/12/27/63aac56246163fc3438b4580.html" target="_blank">Marca. </a>However, the Real Betis player has insisted that he is not looking to switch and is happy at the Galician club. "I'm happy here at Betis. And if at any time you have to talk, I'll talk, no problem. We have joked about the situation and that's it. Without giving it much importance. I have always felt very loved. I am very happy here and I appreciate that affection because I am happy here," he stated.

Atletico target Iglesias speaks about his future

Chelsea are negotiating a deal with AS Monaco for Benoit Badiashile, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/4023732/2022/12/24/chelsea-transfers-benoit-badiashile/" target="_blank">The Athletic. </a>They want to get a left-sided centre-back and after missing out on Josko Gvardiol, Badiashile has been narrowed down as the new target. It has been reported that the defender will join the Blues in the next few weeks for around €35m ($37m, £30m).

Chelsea in talks with Monaco for Badiashile

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Excl: PSV Eindhoven are in advanced talks to sign Ola Brynhildsen. Norwegian forward is one of the targets after selling Cody Gakpo to Liverpool. 🚨🇳🇴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSV</a> Negotiations are ongoing with both Molde and player side in order to reach an agreement soon. <a href="https://t.co/dxs9cnna7q">pic.twitter.com/dxs9cnna7q</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607668861368672256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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PSV find Gakpo replacement

Real Madrid are considering bringing back La Fabrica product Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/12/26/63a978cc22601d19588b4578.html" target="_blank">Marca. </a>The player has a release clause of €10m in his contract but Madrid &nbsp;still owns 50% of Garcia’s rights&nbsp;which means that they can get the player for just €5m. They are also keeping tabs on Girona's Miguel Gutierrez, who is another player from their academy. However, he will be more costly to Madrid than Garcia.

Madrid might buy-back Garcia from Rayo

Chelsea are keen to bring in Atletico Madrid forward Joa Felix on loan, according to Daily Telegraph. The Blues are working on a deal which will see the 23-year-old arrive at Stamford Bridge on a short loan, with an option or obligation to buy in the summer of 2023.

Chelsea might loan Felix from Atletico

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr. A medical is scheduled with growing confidence the deal will be done by before January 1. <a href="https://t.co/UBc6cCp25P">https://t.co/UBc6cCp25P</a>— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobsBen/status/1607405652955262978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Al-Nassr set to schedule Ronaldo's medical 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Arteta on Mykhaylo Mudryk watching Arsenal game: “I never speak of players that are not with us… but it’s a good thing for England that you don't have many other games in other countries!”🇺🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> “Hopefully we gave all the people a good show with this game”. <a href="https://t.co/8cZ30Epq62">pic.twitter.com/8cZ30Epq62</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607538567403929600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Arteta subtly drops Mudryk transfer hint

Charlie Austin is set to make a return to Swindon Town, reports <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/12476234/transfer-centre-live-arsenal-submit-bid-for-shakhtar-donetsk-winger-mykhailo-mudryk?postid=5119753#liveblog-body" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.The striker spent some of his early years there and is now closing in on a contract with the club after a spell in Australia.

Austin set for Swindon return

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A message from goalscorer <a href="https://twitter.com/timream5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@timream5</a>: 🗣️ The good news just keeps on coming. 😏 <a href="https://t.co/vHCflvCMDN">pic.twitter.com/vHCflvCMDN</a>— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/FulhamFC/status/1607503648392609794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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USMNT star Tim Ream announces Fulham extension

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">…sounds like one more goal for Arsenal as Mykhaylo Mudryk is watching the game and posting on Instagram ⚪️🔴👀🇺🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a> Clear message. Mudryk wants Arsenal move while club are in negotiations. <a href="https://t.co/A4F2SUofoI">pic.twitter.com/A4F2SUofoI</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1607490738052558848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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