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Chelsea consider swap deal for Osimhen
Chelsea are reportedly considering offering Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei as part of a swap deal to reduce the cost of signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The Nigeria international, who signed a new contract with Napoli in December 2023 is frustrated by the lack of interest in the transfer market.
Napoli had hoped to sell Osimhen for his €130m release clause, but this price is considered too high by potential suitors such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea.
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea are exploring a player-swap deal to lower Osimhen’s overall price.
Chelsea are reportedly discussing various player exchange options with Napoli to bring down the overall cost of the transfer. Romelu Lukaku, who is not part of Chelsea’s plans and is a preferred choice for Napoli’s new coach Antonio Conte, is a key candidate for the swap. Although names like Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah were also mentioned, they did not appeal.
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Osimhen fires brace in Galatasaray away win
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray thrashed Kayserispor 5-1 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday.
Osimhen gave Okan Buruk’s side the lead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute.
The 25-year-old netted his side’s fourth goal of the day 19 minutes from time.
The powerful striker has now scored 12 goals and provided five assists across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds this season.
Baris Yilmaz (brace) and Yunus Akgun were the other goal scorers for Galatasaray in the game.
Galatasaray remain top of the standings with 44 points from 16 games.
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Liverpool thrash Tottenham in nine-goal thriller
Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham on Sunday.
Salah delivered a sublime performance featuring two goals and a pair of assists as Arne Slot’s side ran riot in north London.
Liverpool took advantage of second-placed Chelsea’s 0-0 draw at Everton earlier in the day to cement their status as title favourites heading into the Christmas period.
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Bournemouth humble Man United 3-0 at Old Trafford
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth time in his nine games in charge of the troubled Old Trafford club.
United boss Ruben Amorim, who once again left Marcus Rashford out of his squad, is set for a miserable Christmas following the worst result of his brief reign.
Languishing in 13th place, United have suffered four defeats in nine matches in all competitions since Amorim arrived from Sporting Lisbon in November to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag.
United’s second successive loss after their League Cup exit at Tottenham on Thursday underlined Amorim’s belief that their road back to the top will be long and arduous.
United, who have conceded first in their last six games, were booed off at half-time, while the final whistle was greeted by more jeers from the few fans who stayed until the bitter end.
While it is far too early to pass judge on Amorim, the Portuguese coach cannot afford many more results like this if he is to keep the players and fans on his side.
Amorim’s decision to play without Rashford for the third consecutive game will face fresh scrutiny after United’s wretched performance.
Amorim surprisingly omitted the 27-year-old England forward from the squad for United’s win at Manchester City last weekend, prompting Rashford to hint he was willing to leave the club for a “new challenge”.
Rashford was at Old Trafford wearing a United tracksuit amid his extended exile as Amorim made six changes from the line-up beaten 4-3 by Tottenham in the League Cup quarter-finals.
Again, United were exposed at set-pieces in the 29th minute when Bournemouth’s teenage defender Dean Huijsen punished poor marking at a free-kick to glance a header past Andre Onana.
There was even worse to come for Amorim in the second half as Justin Kluivert doubled fifth-placed Bournemouth’s advantage with a 61st minute penalty following Noussair Mazraoui’s foul on the forward.
Antoine Semenyo compounded United’s misery two minutes later with a cool finish from Dango Ouattara’s pass.
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