Man Utd beat Chelsea to striker signing as Osimhen plan revealed

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 2 May 2025 22:00 BST
  • 4 min read
Victor Osimhen
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The summer transfer window is edging ever closer and Friday 2 May saw several major updates from across Europe.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news stories from the day.

Man Utd win transfer race

Ruben Amorim
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Manchester United are set to beat Chelsea to a striker signing, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Exclusive: Chelsea's Osimhen alternative

Victor Osimhen
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Chelsea have identified Ollie Watkins as a Plan B transfer target if they are unable to sign Victor Osimhen.

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Ten Hag's new job

Erik ten Hag
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Ex-Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is set to return to management for the first time since his sacking at Old Trafford.

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Chelsea target another Brighton signing

Enzo Maresca
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Chelsea are planning on another Brighton & Hove Albion raid this summer.

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Ratcliffe plans sale

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Man Utd minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to sell OGC Nice, as per reports in France.

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Isak update

Alexander Isak
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Arsenal have been handed a major update on their pursuit of Alexander Isak.

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Enzo Fernandez latest

Enzo Fernandez
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Chelsea have made a final decision on whether to sell Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid this summer.

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Cunha doubt

Matheus Cunha
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Man Utd will require the approval of Jorge Mendes before they can sign Matheus Cunha, even though he does not represent the Wolves attacker.

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Yamal contract war

Lamine Yamal
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Lamine Yamal has sparked a civil war in the Barcelona dressing room, as per a bombshell report in Spain.

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Williams to Arsenal boost

Nico Williams
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Man Utd could inadvertently help Arsenal sign Nico Williams this summer.

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