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Transfer Rumours: Victor Osimhen approach as Arsenal lodge €75m bid
Updated: 3 Aug 2026 03:10 CDT |
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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 3 August, including the latest updates on Victor Osimhen and Ezri Konsa.
Victor Osimhen approaches
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen this summer and they have already made several approaches for the Nigerian, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side of the opinion that personal terms won’t be an issue.
That is according to CaughtOffside, who claim that a fee worth just over €75 million could be enough to finalise a deal with Galatasaray.
Chelsea are long-term admirers of the Nigeria international and it’s reported that Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have also been linked with a potential move, however Spurs appear to be the frontrunners.
Current ETV
Victor Osimhen
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Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen
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Galatasaray
ETV Range
€60.7M - €74.2M
Ezri Konsa bid
Arsenal have submitted a €75m offer for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, as per a shock report from Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo.
The England international has emerged as a key centre-back target for Mikel Arteta’s side in recent weeks and it’s reported that negotiations over a possible deal are likely to ramp up over the coming weeks.
Konsa has two years remaining on his current contract at Villa Park and Arsenal have reportedly lodged their first bid as they look to tempt Unai Emery’s men into a sale.
Chelsea agree Pep Chavarria deal
Chelsea have reached a full agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign Pep Chavarria for €25 million, according to reports in Spain.
The 28-year-old was earmarked as a priority transfer target by new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso and a deal has reportedly been struck following weeks of lengthy negotiations between all parties.
On Saturday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chelsea had improved their bid for Chavarria, and Matteo Moretto has now confirmed that a €25m deal has been fully agreed, with the 28-year-old becoming Rayo Vallecano’s most expensive sale in history.
It’s reported that Chavarria is already in London to undergo a medical, and the deal is set to be formally announced shortly, with Chelsea reaching a €25m agreement despite being previously informed that a transfer wouldn’t be finalised unless they triggered his €50m release clause.
Arsenal want Joao Pedro
Chelsea are set to reward Joao Pedro with a lucrative new contract after Arsenal expressed their desire to pay over €100m to sign him.
The Brazilian signed a seven-year deal upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer, valid until 2032, but the club are already in advanced talks over fresh terms following his eye-catching debut campaign in west London.
The Athletic report that Pedro is in line to pen extended terms with the Blues, while Nicolo Schira has revealed that his new deal will run until 2033, with Chelsea rewarding the striker with an “important” salary increase.
News of Pedro’s imminent new contract has been backed up by Brazilian outlet Globo, who report that Arsenal and Barcelona have both expressed their willingness to pay in excess of €100m to secure the signing of Pedro this summer, with both clubs eager to bolster their attacking roster.
However, Chelsea have no intention of selling the 24-year-old and they are reportedly close to formally announcing a new contract ahead of the 2026-27 campaign in order to ward off his suitors.
Myles Lewis-Skelly to Man Utd?
Manchester United are exploring a bold move to sign versatile Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly, according to The Independent.
It’s claimed that Arsenal are reluctant to sell the 19-year-old this summer, but that stance could change after the expected arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, with United keen to pounce by pursuing a deal for the 19-year-old.
Man Utd reportedly have a long-standing interest in Lewis-Skelly, who can operate as a left-back and also as a midfielder, but the England star still has four years remaining on his current contract and a deal will therefore be difficult to finalise.
More Transfer Rumours
Koln have sent an official loan bid to Tottenham for Mikey Moore, with talks now at an advanced stage. (Fabrizio Romano)
Celtic have seen a €7m offer for Fares Ghedjemis rejected by Frosinone. (Sky Sports)
Man City are lining up a shock bid for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, who is valued at over €80m. (The Sun)
Rangers have opened talks with Coventry over a potential deal for Jahnoah Markelo. (Football Insider)
Cody Gakpo is keen to join Tottenham this summer, but Liverpool currently have no interest in sanctioning a sale. (TEAMtalk)
Strasbourg have agreed a €3m deal to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Giovanni Reyna. (Fabrizio Romano)
Hull City have reached an agreement with Colorado Rapids to sign Lucas Herrington for an initial fee of just under €15m. (David Ornstein)
Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. (CaughtOffside)
Barcelona are eyeing a possible summer move for Girona midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. (Fichajes)
Atletico Madrid are considering a surprise move for Man City winger Jack Grealish. (The Sun)
