Caicedo WANTS Chelsea move and Man Utd CAN'T afford Osimhen - FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 11 Jul 2023 22:50 BST
• 6 min read

As clubs edge ever closer to the start of their respective pre-season tours, the final touches of transfer business are beginning to take place across the globe.

Today saw Moises Caicedo admit he won't turn down Chelsea interest, Newcastle make a firm approach for Inter Milan star Federico Dimarco and Napoli reveal only Paris Saint-Germain can afford Victor Osimhen.

Plus, there's so much more. Let's dive in.

Exclusive: Newcastle approach Dimarco

Newcastle have sounded out a move for Inter's Federico Dimarco as an option to bolster their defence.

We understand that an approach has been made by representatives of the club after their success in bringing Sandro Tonali in from AC Milan, with Newcastle asking the Serie A club their valuation of the Italy international.

But we are told talks are in the initial stages and a lot would depend on the asking price Inter provide.

Man Utd can't afford Osimhen

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has boasted that only PSG can afford to sign Victor Osimhen this summer.

De Laurentiis has placed an astronomical €200 million price tag on Osimhen’s head, a price that certainly now rules out Manchester United, among others.

Caicedo won't say no to Chelsea

Moises Caicedo has admitted that he “can’t say no” to Chelsea as his potential move to Stamford Bridge looms ever closer.

He told Ecuadorian journalist María José Flores: “It’s a big team [Chelsea], that’s true. A very historic team and I can’t say no [to joining] because it’s a very big, historic, beautiful team. The city as well is beautiful.”

Mbappe forces PSG to pay him for Real Madrid move

PSG could be humiliatingly forced to PAY for Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid this summer.

According to journalist Ramon Alvarez, the reason Mbappe wants to leave PSG next summer rather than this one is because he is due to receive €150 million in salary and loyalty bonuses in the next year.

Alvarez reports that PSG are set to agree to pay Mbappe part of the loyalty bonus providing the Frenchman leaves immediately. This is so that PSG receive a transfer fee and don’t lose him on a free transfer next year.

Other news

In addition, Man Utd could lose out on top transfer target Sofyan Amrabat following an approach from Saudi Arabia.

Folarin Balogun is one of five Arsenal players that Alan Smith thinks the club should offload this summer.

Enzo Fernandez has messaged Paulo Dybala to ask him to join Chelsea this summer as Roma ace shuts down exit rumours.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has accidentally confirmed Christian Pulisic's transfer to AC Milan in his first press conference since his own move from Chelsea. The American international has not yet been announced by the club.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has revealed that he rejected AC Milan’s bid of €140 million for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic back in 2018 as the Serbian international prepares for a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

Donny van de Beek has been told by Neil Lennon that a transfer to Scottish Premiership giants Celtic would help “kickstart” his career after being outcasted by Manchester United.

Barcelona sporting director Deco feels used by Arda Guler after the Turkish youngster rejected the Blaugrana in favour of joining Real Madrid.

And finally, Declan Rice is partly to blame for Chelsea’s struggles in completing the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton. That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who has given his latest update on the saga.