Transfer News Today: Osimhen earthquake, Man Utd close to top target, Messi wage revelation

Robin Bairner

• 20 Oct 2023 23:04 BST
• 4 min read

All the football transfer news from 20 October, including big stories for Chelsea, Manchester United and Lionel Messi.

Premier League clubs get Osimhen transfer boost

Napoli have admitted that Nigeria superstar Victor Osimhen has had “second thoughts” about signing a new contract with the club.

Chelsea are watching the situation closely and still lead the way among a string of Premier League sides who are monitoring the 24-year-old. Arsenal, Manchester United and now Liverpool are also tracking him.

Man Utd close in on Mitchell

Manchester United are closing in on their new sporting director, with Paul Mitchell expected to take the job once Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his minority purchase of the club.

Mitchell wants to go to Old Trafford and the Red Devils want him, FootballTransfers has exclusively revealed.

Messi salary stunner

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami wages have been revealed to be more than 25 entire rosters in the MLS.

Leo or Mbappe to replace Neymar?

Al-Hilal are set to combat the loss of Neymar due to a serious knee injury by chasing the signing of either Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe.

The Saudi Pro League side attempted to sign both superstars last summer but are hopeful that they have learned from that experience to add a superstar name to their roster following the Brazilian’s major setback.

Newcastle eye controversial Neves move

Newcastle have been linked with a controversial January move for Ruben Neves should Sandro Tonali be banned for his part in a betting scandal.

Former Wolves midfielder Neves is at Al-Hilal, who are owned by PIF – also the group that controls Newcastle.

Moukoko wants Dortmund exit

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko is reportedly “pushing” to leave the Bundesliga club in January.

The 18-year-old is struggling for game time this season but has a string of major clubs tracking his progress.

Manchester United would be well advised to take a look.

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