Transfer News: Man United favourites to sign Victor Osimhen; Arsenal urged to sign Douglas Luiz

Man United favourites to sign Victor Osimhen

According to Independent , Manchester United are set to become big challengers to Chelsea in the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the next transfer window. The Nigerian star committed to a new long-term contract at Napoli in December last year but as part of the agreement, there is a release clause of £94 million, as per Independent . Chelsea have been much fancied to sign the 25-year-old in recent weeks, but the outlet claim that Paris Saint-Germain and Man United are favourites at the moment.

Transfer News: Man United favourites to sign Victor Osimhen; Arsenal urged to sign Douglas Luiz

Arsenal urged to sign Douglas Luiz

Ex-midfielder Gilberto Silva has advised his former club, Arsenal, to sign Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz this summer, according to Arsenal Station. It has widely been reported that the Gunners want to sign a new midfielder as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey - who has been struggling with injury problems in recent years. The former midfielder further claims that Arsenal would be an excellent destination for Luiz to take the next step in his career and it would be a good move for the Gunners as well if they sign him. Silva said: "He's [Luiz] progressing, he's improving and he's well adapted to the Premier League. Why not to Arsenal next season? It would be a great move for him and the club."

Celtic 'agree £10m sale of Israeli winger Liel Abada to Charlotte FC'

Celtic have reportedly reached an agreement with MLS outfit Charlotte FC to sell winger Liel Abada in a deal worth £10m. Abada now appears to be on the verge of leaving Celtic, as Sky Sports News reports that Charlotte FC have agreed to sign the Israeli for a club-record £10m. The report adds that Abada is scheduled to travel to America this week to undergo a medical and finalise his move to the North Carolina-based outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur interested in Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly taken an interest in Sporting Lisbon and Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand. According to Portuguese outlet Record, Tottenham have their eye on Hjulmand, and the North London giants have already deployed members of their scouting team to watch the Dane in action. Representatives from Spurs were supposedly present in the first leg of Sporting's Taca de Portugal semi-final with Benfica on February 29, where Hjulmand registered an assist for a Pedro Goncalves header in a 2-1 win.

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