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Ex-Blues star begs club to sign 'dream' striker in January

Ex-Chelsea star William Gallas has revealed who he believes the Blues should sign this January, as their lack of striking options rears its head once again following a second injury in quick succession for summer signing Liam Delap. Gallas believes the Blues should target 'dream' striker Victor Osimhen, who he believes would adapt with ease to the demands of the club and the Premier League and could put Chelsea 'on top'.

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Napoli president indicted on fraud charges over Osimhen deal

Napoli have been plunged into turmoil after club president Aurelio De Laurentiis was officially indicted on charges of false accounting tied to the high-profile transfers of Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. With prosecutors alleging inflated valuations, leaked testimonies revealing pressure behind the deals, and a full trial set for 2026, the crisis now raises serious questions about the club’s future on and off the pitch.

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Salah & Osimhen miss out as African Player of the Year announced

Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen missed out as Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi won the African Player of the Year award. The Moroccan full-back collected the honour on Wednesday evening, sealing a triumphant year in which he won the treble, including the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League trophy. The only blemish was PSG’s defeat in the Club World Cup final to Chelsea in New York, where he was forced to settle for a silver medal.

Barcelona confident of landing world-class No.9 to replace Lewandowski

Despite their financial constraints, Barcelona remain confident of signing a new world-class No.9 to replace Robert Lewandowski, with Bayern Munich star Harry Kane one of the options being considered. Lewandowski is in the final few months of his existing contract and is expected to leave the club as a free agent next summer as the Catalan giants are unlikely to offer him a new deal.

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Barca back in for Galatasaray's Osimhen as possible Lewandowski successor

Barcelona have identified Victor Osimhen as a potential successor to the ageing Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to leave the reigning La Liga champions at the end of the season. Osimhen joined Galatasaray permanently from Napoli ahead of the 2025-26 season in a record-breaking move, but he could return to one of Europe's big five leagues next season if Barca are serious about signing him.

Five Premier League stars endure flight chaos on cracked plane

Five Premier League players - including Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey - were among those to endure flight chaos after jetting out of Nigeria's latest 2026 World Cup qualifier. There was midair mayhem during that journey as a cracked windscreen forced the plane that the Super Eagles were travelling on to make an emergency landing. Said trip was eventually completed some 12 hours later than initially planned.

Osimhen says he was forced into transfer while father was dying

Victor Osimhen has revealed that he was pressured into signing for Napoli in 2020 while his father was dying, claiming agents and club officials forced the transfer without his consent. The Nigerian striker said he had no access to a draft of his contract and felt ignored during negotiations led by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis and Lille officials. He recounted the story to authorities amid an ongoing capital gains probe.

Osimhen hails Gala as ‘the best team’ after stunning Liverpool

Victor Osimhen fired Galatasaray to a stunning 1-0 Champions League win over Liverpool and declared the Turkish giants “the best team in the world” after the final whistle. The Nigeria striker’s first-half penalty settled a raucous contest in Istanbul, piling pressure on Arne Slot after back-to-back defeats for the Premier League champions.

Galatasaray ridicule Liverpool in savage social media post

A difficult night in the Champions League for Liverpool was compounded by a tongue-in-cheek social media post from Galatasaray, using the Reds' famous anthem You'll Never Walk Alone against them. Arne Slot's side lost 1-0 on the evening, making it back-to-back defeats following the 2-1 reversal at Crystal Palace in the Premier League last weekend.

Galatasaray handed boost by Osimhen ahead of Liverpool clash

Galatasaray have been handed a huge fitness boost by Victor Osimhen ahead of their Champions League clash with Premier League giants Liverpool. The Reds are due to pay a visit to Turkey next Tuesday. Gala are desperate to have Nigeria international Osimhen available for that fixture, and the prolific striker appears ready to make a timely return to competitive action.

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Napoli chief says he snubbed €200m PSG bid due to Conte promise

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis says he rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s bid for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia because of Antonio Conte.

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Osimhen puts in personal transfer call to Man City star

Victor Osimhen reportedly made a personal phone call to a Manchester City star in a bid to help Galatasaray secure their third major summer signing. Galatasaray are have already lured Osimhen away from Napoli and Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, and are now focused on adding a defender and a goalkeeper to their ranks before they register their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.

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: Erling Haaland is an archetypal striker, a proper fox in the box, and relishes being fed while he uses his intelligent off the ball movement inside the penalty area.
: Although he is a Norwegian, Erling Haaland was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in England, given that his father, Alfie Haaland was plying his trade for Leeds United at the time.
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