Transfer Centre LIVE! Victor Osimhen set to join Galatasaray following Chelsea rejection
Osimhen Set to Join Galatasaray on Loan
Victor Osimhen has finalized his loan move to Galatasaray. The striker is scheduled to fly to Istanbul tonight and will undergo a medical examination on Tuesday.
Osimhen had attracted significant interest from Chelsea on Deadline Day last Friday, but he has been sidelined from Napoli’s squad by Antonio Conte after expressing a desire to leave. Napoli has since signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea as his replacement. Turkish clubs have until September 13 to complete their summer transfers.
Armstrong Signs with Vancouver Whitecaps
Stuart Armstrong, formerly of Southampton and Celtic, has joined MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps. He will team up with fellow Scot Ryan Gauld. Armstrong, a free agent after leaving Southampton this summer, was not included in Steve Clarke’s recent Scotland squad but did participate in Euro 2024.
Singh Named Farsley Celtic Manager
Pav Singh has been appointed as the new manager of National League North club Farsley Celtic, replacing Clayton Donaldson. Singh, the highest-ranked British South Asian in such a role in English men’s football, previously played for Farsley Celtic and has managed Albion Sports and Liversedge, leading both teams to promotions.
Sancho Discusses Move to Chelsea
Jadon Sancho has shared his excitement about joining Chelsea on Deadline Day. He cited the project led by the manager, whom he knows from Manchester City, as a major factor in his decision. Sancho is enthusiastic about playing in London, his hometown, and looks forward to contributing his direct style of play.
Van Dijk Commits to Netherlands Amid Koeman’s Comments
Virgil van Dijk has pledged his commitment to the Netherlands until at least the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed that Steven Bergwijn’s international career is over following his transfer to Saudi Arabia. Koeman criticized Bergwijn’s decision as financially motivated rather than based on sporting ambition. Despite playing for Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq, Georginio Wijnaldum remains in the Dutch squad due to his circumstances.
