What the papers say
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is free to leave Napoli in January. The Metro reports that director Mauro Meluso has confirmed the 25-year-old, who is on loan at Galatasaray and is a target for Chelsea, can leave for the right price.
Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel remains a prime candidate to take over at Manchester United. The Independent reports the 51-year-old was the main option spoken about as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag at a club meeting this week.
Wolves are also looking at managerial alternatives with Gary O’Neil’s job under threat, according to The Sun. The paper says the club are considering a move for Aberdeen’s Swedish manager Jimmy Thelin, 46.
Leeds are considering signing a number of free agents, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post. Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, 34, is among those being looked at.
Social media round-up
Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for shock Wrexham transfer as Hollywood owners told ‘I’ve spoken to many former team-mates’https://t.co/XzCzk849EA
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 10, 2024
🚨 Crystal Palace fear they are failing in their attempt to persuade Newcastle target Marc Guehi into signing a new contract. 😬
His current deal runs out in 2026 and Palace have received NO encouragement by Guehi about an extension. ❌
(Source: @SamiMokbel81_DM) pic.twitter.com/A9DPveej3b
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 10, 2024
Players to watch
Alvaro Fernandez: Manchester United are considering activating the buy-back clause in the 21-year-old Spanish defender’s Benfica contract, reports Portuguese outlet O Jogo.
Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting Lisbon’s Sweden striker, 26, is a potential target for Manchester City if Erling Haaland is lured away by Barcelona, according to Football 365.
