Transfer News, Thursday October 19th 2023

Joel JJ By Joel JJ • 19th October 2023


Transfer News, Thursday October 19th 2023

Liverpool have joined Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, who is valued at £95 million. (Sun)

Argentine forward Lionel Messi, 36, has dismissed rumors that he will leave Inter Miami on loan to play for another club once the MLS season ends. (ESPN)

Inter Miami are hoping to bring Uruguay and Gremio forward Luis Suarez, 36, to the club to link up with former Barcelona teammate Messi. (Mirror)

Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva, 39, has hinted at returning to Fluminense next year, as his contract with The Blues is expected to expire this summer. (Sun)

Bayern Munich are planning to buy the former Greek defender of Arsenal Sokratis Papastathopoulos, 35, while trying to reduce the impact of the injuries faced by the players. (Mirror)

Borussia Monchengladbach have activated the option to extend the contract of French midfielder Manu Kone with Liverpool, Juventus and Bayern Munich all interested in the 22-year-old player. (90 min)

Newcastle are considering buying Bayer Leverkusen and Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, 22. (Sun)

Bayern Munich are confident of signing German midfielder Jamal Musiala to a new contract while Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in signing him even though the 20-year-old's contract runs until 2026. (90 min)

Former West Ham Italian star Paolo di Canio, 55, has revealed that he turned down the chance to join Roberto Mancini's coaching staff at the Saudi Arabian national team. (La Stampa, via Sun)

Rangers have approached Brighton's head of recruitment Sam Jewell, who is behind the Seagulls' big signings. (Star)

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