# Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/football-transfer-rumours-arsenal-offered-osimhen-in-exchange-deal-newcastle-to-make-baleba-bid/
- Published: 2026-08-14T07:48:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-14T08:12:30+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/14/football-transfer-rumours-arsenal-osimhen-exchange-deal-newcastle-baleba-bid
- Topics: Africa, Americas, Art, Culture, Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Arsenal reportedly consider Osimhen-Martinelli exchange
- Newcastle target Baleba after major departures
- Several Premier League clubs pursue defenders

## Summary

Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements.

The rumoured Arsenal deal could also involve Ethan Nwaneri, while Al Qadsiah are reportedly prepared to pay £51m for Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Newcastle received about £175m for Tonali and Guimarães and may also bid £12m for right-back Rafik Belghali; Leeds want Nico Elvedi, Crystal Palace are linked with Anan Khalaili and Tiago Gabriel, and Hull have reportedly offered Everton £15m for Tim Iroegbunam.

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