Jose Mourinho to snap up ex-Arsenal star, Bayern Munich eye Chelsea forward amid Jamal Musiala injury - Euro Transfer News

Here is a round-up of some of the biggest transfer stories on the continent, including Alexis Sanchez's proposed reunion with his former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, at Fenerbahce. Elsewhere, Victor Osimhen is reportedly hoping to return to Galatasaray on a permanent deal, while Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku remains a target for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

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Mourinho eyeing ex-Arsenal star

According to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport, former Arsenal and Manchester United attacker Alexis Sanchez could leave Udinese for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.

Jose Mourinho, who manages Fenerbahce, previously signed Sanchez in 2018 when he was United manager.

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The outlet reports: "The Turkish club Fenerbahce are on [Sanchez’s] trail. The Istanbul club have reportedly prepared a one-year contract for him worth €4 million (£3.5m).

"The agreement would include a clause that provides for an automatic renewal for a second season.

"It would come into play should Sanchez play at least 70% of the total minutes, or if the Chilean makes 15 goal contributions for the team."

Bayern make approach for Nkunku

Germany's Sport Bild claim that Bayern Munich are interested in Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, in the wake of Jamal Musiala suffering a long-term injury and Leroy Sane's departure.

Nkunku is reportedly being considered alongside the likes of Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade.

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The publication has said: "Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku is still on the market, and a deal is underway with agent Pini Zahavi.

"Nkunku would be willing to move. Chelsea rejected a proposed loan with an option to buy in the past. The Blues only want to sell him.

"At Bayern, the Nkunku option has resurfaced after Leroy Sane's departure was confirmed. [Sporting director] Max Eberl knows the player from Leipzig."

Osimhen chooses Galatasaray

According to Italy’s Corriere dello Sport, Victor Osimhen wants to leave Napoli for Galatasaray, where he spent last year on loan.

However, an agreement is yet to have been reached, with the Turkish club allegedly haggling over the Nigerian’s €75m (£65m) price tag.

According to the outlet: "During the weekend [Osimhen] communicated his intention to continue his love story with Gala.

"Napoli have reiterated that they would not consider discounts: he will be sold only for €75m. Napoli’s demand is tied to the player’s contract running until 2026, with the club having a unilateral renewal option until 2027.

"Gala will have to find a compromise: so far it has gone as far as offering first €50m (£43m) and then €60m (£52m). [Napoli president Aurelio] De Laurentiis has answered no and no.

"In the background, with the Club World Cup over, there is still Al-Hilal, the only club ready to pay the clause: before the Club World Cup it had tried to obtain a small discount but then, faced with Napoli's firmness, it had resigned itself to paying the €75m."

Benfica targeting Lyon’s Almada

As per Gianluca Di Marzio, Benfica are targeting a move for Botafogo’s Thiago Almada.

Almada spent the second half of last term on loan at Lyon, netting two goals and registering four assists across all competitions.

However, the cash-strapped French side, who had been provisionally relegated to Ligue 2 over financial issues, have been unable to sign the player permanently.

According to DiMarzio: "Benfica are pressing for Thiago Almada: after the rejection of the first offer of €35m, the parties have come closer.

"Benfica are continuing their negotiations for Thiago Almada. The Portuguese club is in talks with Eagle Football Holdings, the owner of Botafogo and Lyon. Almada played for the French club last season, returning from a loan in recent weeks.

"In the last few hours there was an offer of €35m (£30m), but it was rejected and therefore we are moving towards other figures.

"There is likely to be a new bid in the next few hours of around €40m (£35m) with the two parties having come closer to an agreement."

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