Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
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.
- Arsenal reportedly consider Osimhen-Martinelli exchange
- Newcastle target Baleba after major departures
- Several Premier League clubs pursue defenders
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Football clubs buy and sell players during transfer windows, with deals often involving large fees, loans or players moving in the opposite direction. Reports linking clubs with targets are often based on negotiations or interest rather than completed transfers.
Arsenal have been looking to strengthen their attack, and Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian striker who has played for Napoli and Galatasaray. Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri are Arsenal attacking players, so an exchange arrangement would involve Arsenal weighing a new centre-forward against players already in their squad.
Newcastle could have substantial funds to rebuild if key midfielders such as Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães leave. Carlos Baleba is a Brighton midfielder, while the other names linked with English clubs reflect the wider effort by teams to improve their squads before the season.