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Osimhen Likely to Turn Down Chelsea for PSG Move
Victor Osimhen appears poised to reject Chelsea’s advances in favor of a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, as Chelsea has pursued the Nigerian striker throughout the summer, but Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, have remained firm in their stance, demanding the full payment of Osimhen’s £113 million release clause.
At 25, Osimhen is high on the list of targets for several top European clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, and PSG. Despite his interest in the Premier League, PSG’s prolonged interest in the striker has caught his attention, especially after Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid. However, the French club had initially hesitated to meet Napoli’s asking price and appeared content with their attacking options of Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani.
Osimhen, who has made a name for himself in both Serie A and Ligue 1, was once seen as a top target for Chelsea. But according to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Osimhen is now eager to join PSG. This renewed interest from PSG comes after Ramos suffered a severe ankle injury during their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre, sidelining him for around three months.
As a result, PSG is expected to ramp up their efforts to secure Osimhen before the transfer window closes. This development has cast doubt on Chelsea’s proposed triple-player swap deal for the Nigerian forward.
Since joining Napoli in 2022, Osimhen has scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists in 133 appearances. However, he has recently been sidelined amid reports that he requested a transfer this summer. Napoli’s 2024-25 Serie A campaign began with a goalless draw against Hellas Verona.
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CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2024 Women’s Champions League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The tournament will take place from November 9 to November 23, as announced on CAF’s official website.
Morocco previously hosted the last edition of this prestigious competition. Among the eight teams competing this year is Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens. The current title holders are Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.
The tournament offers significant financial incentives, with winners receiving $400,000 and runners-up taking home $250,000.
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Messi Matches Ronaldo’s Record with Hat-Trick Against Bolivia
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks after scoring three times in a dominant 6-0 victory against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
In addition to his goals, the 37-year-old forward also provided two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. With this win, Argentina solidifies its position in the South American qualifiers, currently leading the table three points ahead of second-placed Colombia and six points clear of their arch-rivals Brazil.
On the same evening, Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League but was held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving the superstar visibly upset post-match.
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Mourinho Targets Barcelona’s Ansu Fati for January Transfer to Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly planning a January transfer move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. After spending last season on loan at Brighton in the Premier League, Fati, now 21, returned to Barcelona but has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick.
Once considered a potential successor to Lionel Messi, Fati’s limited opportunities at Barça have fueled speculation about a possible departure. According to *AS*, Mourinho is keen to bring the Spain international to the Turkish league, offering him the chance for regular football at Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce’s sporting director, Mario Branco, is expected to initiate discussions with Fati’s representatives soon, confident that the promise of consistent playing time will help secure the forward’s move.
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