Race Heats Up: Saudi Arabian Clubs Vie for Victor Osimhen as Real Madrid and Chelsea Remain on High Alert - Latest Reports

Race Heats Up: Saudi Arabian Clubs Vie for Victor Osimhen as Real Madrid and Chelsea Remain on High Alert - Latest Reports

Top European clubs Chelsea and Real Madrid closely monitor Victor Osimhen's availability, while Saudi Arabian clubs show interest Real Madrid also consider Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi as a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti Disappointed Napoli striker Osimhen's refusal to celebrate goal raises eyebrows Additionally, Saudi clubs eye recruitment of elite referees from the Premier League and Europe

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Saudi Arabian clubs are expected to be at the forefront of the race to acquire Victor Osimhen if he becomes available during the January transfer window. Other clubs, including Real Madrid and Chelsea, are also keen on the player.

Rory McIlroy made a bold statement, suggesting that players like Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter will feel the absence of the Ryder Cup more than the players will miss them. LIV Golf battle scars are evidently still fresh for McIlroy.

Aston Villa women's star Rachel Daly has deleted a tweet expressing her belief that players did not wear the club's shirt, known for its moisture-retention concerns, during a recent friendly match.

Manchester United landed an astonishing 12th home cup tie in a row - as Newcastle were 'rewarded' for beating Man City with a Carabao Cup trip to Old Trafford.

DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid are weighing up a swoop for Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi as they consider successors to Carlo Ancelotti.

DAILY STAR

Disconsolate Napoli striker Victor Osimhen refused to celebrate his goal for the club on Wednesday just days after the club mocked him on social media.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is yet to receive an apology from Jadon Sancho.

THE TIMES

Saudi Arabian clubs are looking to recruit leading referees from the Premier League and across Europe to raise the standard of officiating in the country's top division.

DAILY RECORD

Michael Beale is calling for increased assistance from SPFL schedulers as his Rangers team encounters two additional injuries. Meanwhile, Barry Robson expresses his excitement for Aberdeen's upcoming challenges across three competitions, as they secure a Viaplay Cup semi-final encounter with Hibernian.

SCOTTISH SUN

Scott Brown has emerged as one of the favourites for the Cheltenham Town manager's job having recently been in charge of another League One club in Fleetwood.