Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip

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   • Published2 August 2026
   Updated 3 August 2026

   Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs.

   Tottenham have made an initial approach worth up to £55m for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but the Turkish champions are looking for closer to £65m for the Nigerian. (Caught Offside), external

   Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is set to have a medical at Arsenal in a deal that will be worth nearly £80m. (Athletic - subscription required), external

   Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, with Everton and Aston Villa also exploring a bid for the 30-year-old Englishman. (Sun), external

   Tottenham have held positive talks with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but the Reds have no intention of selling the 26-year-old Dutchman. (Teamtalk), external

   Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, 24, has completed a medical and is set to join Newcastle after the Czech Republic international's release clause of £25.7m was met. (Mail - subscription required), external

   Hull City are close to an agreement to sign Nice striker Mohamed-Ali Cho, 22, with a transfer fee of about £17m set to secure the French forward. (L', externalEquipe), external

   Chelsea have submitted an improved offer for left-back Pep Chavarria, 28, after Rayo Vallecano responded to the Blues' opening bid of £12.8m by asking for £21.4m for the Spaniard. (Teamtalk), external

   Hull City are close to signing Australia defender Lucas Herrington, 18, from MLS side Colorado Rapids for £17m. (Sun), external

   Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Garcia, 22, and Cesar Palacios, 21, have been having medicals with Fulham after an agreement over permanent moves for the Spanish striker and midfielder were agreed. (Sky Sports), external

   Hull City are set to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to sign Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, from Tromso. (Mail - subscription required), external

   Hammers keen on Sunderland striker Isidor - EFL gossip

   Wilson Isidor is a transfer target for West Ham United. The 25-year-old Sunderland and Haiti striker is valued at £20m and scored six goals in 32 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats last season. (Alan Nixon - Patreon), external

   Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United are both eyeing a potential deal for Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. The 39-year-old is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season. (Darren Whitcoop), external

   Meanwhile, Sheffield United have made an offer for Fiorentina defender Nicolas Valentini. The Argentinian, 24, is also a target for Spanish club Alaves. (German Garcia Gova), external

   Middlesbrough are hoping to secure the signing of USA winger Max Arfsten before Friday's Carabao Cup tie with Wrexham. The 25-year-old is expected to arrive on Teesside this week to complete his move from MLS club Columbus Crew. (Teesside Live), external

   Sheffield Wednedsay are keen on Wrexham's English midfielder George Dobson, 28, with the Welsh side set to land Preston North End's Ben Whiteman after a training ground bust-up at Deepdale. (Darren Whitcoop), external

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