Arsenal have entered talks that probe the availability of Victor Osimhen as part of broader discussions with Galatasaray, the opening shot in what could be a hectic close to the transfer window for the Gunners.
Deals and departures under consideration
Reports on Friday indicate Arsenal have held conversations with the Turkish club that include the possibility of Osimhen moving, while simultaneously sounding out potential offers for two of their own players: Gabriel Martinelli and teenage forward Ethan Nwaneri. The Telegraph and BBC Sport both carried details that suggest Arsenal are open to meaningful negotiations with Galatasaray over a cluster of transfers.
Those discussions form part of a wider pattern of activity around the continent. Clubs and agents continue to probe squad depth and value as managers finalise plans for the season ahead.
- Victor Osimhen: availability raised between Arsenal and Galatasaray.
- Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri: Arsenal have invited offers, with Galatasaray a reported interested party.
- Nicolas Jackson: reportedly prepared to remain at Chelsea and compete for his place under Xabi Alonso.
Sky Sports' coverage points to significant interest in Martinelli, with transfer chatter intensifying after talks involving Galatasaray. The backdrop is a market in which high-profile moves can still be engineered quickly if valuations and ambitions align.
Other movement and wider context
The rumour mill around English clubs continues to churn: Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson has been linked with an intention to stay and fight for his place under manager Xabi Alonso, according to reporting carried in The Sun. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also said to be prepared to cash in on Liam Delap only a year after his arrival, with a cited fee of £50m being mentioned.
Elsewhere in the British game and beyond:
| Player | Report |
|---|---|
| Couhaib Driouech | Seen at Rangers' Ibrox ahead of expected move to the club |
| Vincent Joseph | Two clubs set for a tribunal over compensation after a move involving Liverpool and Arsenal |
| Xavier Parker | 16-year-old midfielder agreed a new long-term deal with Manchester City |
BBC Sport reported that PSV winger Couhaib Driouech was at Ibrox to watch Rangers on Thursday and is expected to complete his transfer shortly. The domestic youth market also remains active: Liverpool and Arsenal are heading to tribunal over compensation for 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph, the Daily Mail has suggested, while The Athletic reports that promising 16-year-old central midfielder Xavier Parker has committed his future to Manchester City with a long-term contract.
In the background to all these individual moves, The Telegraph said that figures within football's governance are contemplating reforms for FIFA should the organisation see a change in leadership at the top.
Fan culture and off-field stories
Not all transfer talk is about fees and swaps. The Sun has highlighted a less glamorous but crowd-facing story: West Ham have reportedly banned the half-and-half scarves that had become a source of ridicule among supporters at the London Stadium.
As the window narrows, Arsenal's manoeuvrings with Galatasaray represent both a test of their willingness to reshape the squad and a reminder of how interconnected European clubs have become in swapping talent. Whether any of the links materialise into firm offers remains to be seen, but the signals from north London suggest the club is prepared to listen if the right proposals arrive.
For now, fans and rivals alike will be watching closely — the final weeks of the window often deliver the most decisive chapters.
