Today In Football: £88m To Sign Victor Osimhen, English Clubs Battle For Frenkie De Jong And More

Naija News brings you all the top stories, the latest updates, and transfer rumours from Friday’s football activities across the globe.

Reece James acknowledged that a surgeon had informed him that due to the knee injury he sustained earlier in October while playing against AC Milan, he might be out for two months. Daily Mail 

David de Gea could reportedly leave Manchester United at the end of the season, with a number of LaLiga sides ready to sign the Spanish star. Daily Mail

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has made the list for the upcoming Globe Soccer Awards. Naija News

The news that Ruben Neves would consider playing for Barcelona a “privilege” is a setback for Manchester United and Arsenal. The Sun

Nemanja Vidic came close to signing with Liverpool before Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United snatched him up. Daily Star

According to reports that Erik ten Hag is trying to bring the former goalkeeper back to Old Trafford, Edwin van der Sar appears to be open to leaving Ajax. Daily Mirror

The match between Leeds United and Fulham is anticipated to have Jesse Marsch in charge. The Athletic 

After a 1-1 draw with the USA in regulation time, the Nigerian Flamingos advanced to their first-ever semifinal on Friday thanks to Edafe Omamuso’s decisive penalty. Naija News

Victor Osimhen will cost £88 million to purchase from Napoli, according to information provided to Manchester United and Arsenal. Daily Star

Sporting Lisbon Manager, Ruben Amorim, has shied away from discussing the opening at Aston Villa. The Independent 

Since Marseille’s CEO Pablo Longoria stated that their team is more about the team than any one player, Marseille has ruled out the possibility of acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer window. Daily Mail

Giorgi Mamardashvili wants to stay in Spain for the foreseeable future, according to his agent, who has downplayed Tottenham manager Antonio Conte’s hopes of securing a January transfer for the Valencia goalkeeper. Daily Express

According to reports, Manchester United may look to sign Joao Felix in January to take Cristiano Ronaldo’s place. The Sun