What the papers say
Chelsea are set to make Victor Osimhen their prime target in the January transfer window. The 24-year-old Nigerian striker is keen to make the move from Napoli to Stamford Bridge, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq are chasing goalkeeper David De Gea, reports The Sun. The 33-year-old is a free agent since leaving Manchester United at the end of last season.
Saudi Arabia is also a potential destination for West Ham winger Said Benrahma. The Sun reports various clubs in the Saudi Pro League are eager to snap up the 28-year-old Algerian.
Boca Juniors full-back Valentin Barco is a target for Manchester City. The Sun reports the Premier League champions would loan the 19-year-old to Leicester.
Social media round-up
🔴 Man Utd
⚫ Newcastle
🔵 Chelsea
The race is hotting up for Derby wonderkid Cruz Allenhttps://t.co/kHFU88Jngx pic.twitter.com/NOGunUx3uQ— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) November 26, 2023
🚨 Real Madrid have turned down the chance to sign Mauro Icardi from Galatasaray in January.
(Source: @TheAthleticFC) pic.twitter.com/SjOAtdWuOC— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 26, 2023
Players to watch
Samuel Lino: Newcastle are monitoring the progress of the 23-year-old Brazilian winger from Atletico Madrid as the transfer window period approaches, reports Spanish sports publication Todo Fichajes.
Thomas Partey, Kalvin Phillips and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Juventus are keen to sign a midfielder in January and have three Premier League names on their shortlist, claims French site Foot Mercato.
