Football rumours: Victor Osimhen free to leave Napoli for the right price

What the papers say

Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel remains a prime candidate to take over at Manchester United. The Independent reports the 51-year-old was the main option spoken about as a possible replacement for Erik ten Hag at a club meeting this week.

Wolves are also looking at managerial alternatives with Gary O’Neil’s job under threat, according to The Sun. The paper says the club are considering a move for Aberdeen’s Swedish manager Jimmy Thelin, 46.

Leeds are considering signing a number of free agents, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post. Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, 34, is among those being looked at.

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Alvaro Fernandez: Manchester United are considering activating the buy-back clause in the 21-year-old Spanish defender’s Benfica contract, reports Portuguese outlet O Jogo.

Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting Lisbon’s Sweden striker, 26, is a potential target for Manchester City if Erling Haaland is lured away by Barcelona, according to Football 365.