Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly keen on making a move to Premier League champions Arsenal as the summer 2026 transfer window remains open.

The Gunners are said to have prepared about £60 million to finalize the move, but Galatasaray are unwilling to sanction a deal, complicating matters for the Nigerian forward.

In other transfer stories, Real Madrid are eyeing Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, though they are yet to make an official move, while Manchester City are monitoring Chelsea winger Pedro Neto to bolster their attack.

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Check out the latest transfer stories as of August 17, 2026:

Juventus have stepped up discussions with Tottenham over a loan with an option to buy 29-year-old Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. (Sky Sports)

Aston Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic – subscription required)

Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea, but face competition from Al-Hilal. (TalkSport)

New Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has approved a move for Arsenal’s Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27. (TeamTalk)

Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, with the 23-year-old striker keen to stay in the Premier League. (TalkSport)

Everton lead the chase for Delap, with Chelsea having already told him he can leave this summer. (TeamTalk)

Newcastle are preparing a €55m (£47m) bid for Villarreal’s Georgia forward Georges Mikautadze, 25, who is also attracting interest from Barcelona. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 27, has refused to rule out a summer move from Galatasaray, with Arsenal interested. (Caught Offside)

Coventry City are closing in on the signing of Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahçe after agreeing a deal for the Guinea forward, 19. (Give Me Sport)

Everton are keen to sign English midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 27, from Bournemouth before the transfer window shuts. (Football Insider)

A deal for Leeds United’s Suriname forward Joel Piroe, 27, to join West Ham United is in its final stages. (Voetbal International – in Dutch)

Hull City are in advanced talks over a £21m deal for Panathinaikos forward Andreas Tetteh, with Roma also interested in the Greece international. (Ekrem Konur)

Manchester United are stepping up efforts to cash in on their academy, with English left-back Harry Amass, 19, potentially moving for about £7m plus add-ons. (Mail – subscription required)

AC Milan manager Rúben Amorim has excluded Youssouf Fofana from his plans for the season, with Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace now interested in the France midfielder, 27. (Football Insider)

Atlético Madrid want to beat Barcelona to the signing of Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, 26, who Girona value at about €25m (£21.3m). (Fichajes – in Spanish)

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