TRANSFER GOSSIP: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a return to coaching at Besiktas, Chelsea line up Sporting Lisbon targets, and Man United set their sights on Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri
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With just two shopping days left until Christmas, Premier League clubs are busy making a list and checking it twice as they prepare for the impending opening of the January transfer window.
It promises to be a busy month as a legion of top teams try to combat their shaky form or numerous injury crises in the market.
Chelsea could yet be disappointed in their pursuit of a striker with the news that long-term goalkeeper Victor Osimhen is set to sign a new contract with Napoli.
And Man United have had to shift their focus after their target Serhou Guirassy set his sights on a move to Tottenham.
Here, Mail Sport collects the biggest transfer stories on Saturday morning.
Man United prepare to make move for Youssef En-Nesyri after being thwarted by another target
Chelsea are eyeing Sporting Lisbon duo Viktor Gyokeres (pictured) and Ousmane Diomane
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could take over at Besiktas two years after being fired from Man United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly planning a return to coaching, with the former Man United man moving closer to signing a contract with Besiktas.NTVSpor)
Victor Osimhen is set to get a new contract, which will boost his salary and tie the Napoli forward to the club until 2026, amid swirling interest in the Premier League.Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea are considering a move for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomane and their long-term striker Victor Gyokeres after a fast start to his debut season (Evening standard)
Manchester United have a growing interest in Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri and could begin talks for his signature in the wake of another attacking target – Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy – favoring a move to Tottenham.The sun)
Inter Milan are considering a January move for Celtic star Matt O'Riley, but their plans to sign the midfielder on loan could be rocked by rivals West Ham, Aston Villa or PSV Eindhoven.Air sports)
Luton Town could cut Albert Sambi Lokonga's loan and return the midfielder to Arsenal as they look to rebuild their midfielder ranks in January.TEAMtalk)
Tottenham may offer Chelsea Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in a bid to tempt Conor Gallagher to north London – despite the Blues being unwilling to sell to their rivals (Air sports)
Sunderland star and former Chelsea and West Ham academy player Pierre Ekwah is closely followed by Fulham and Crystal Palace (Evening standard)
Arsenal are unlikely to bring long-term transfer goalkeeper Martin Zubimendi to the Emirates in January as Real Sociedad are determined to retain their young talent.Football London)
Arsenal are preparing to be disappointed in their attempts to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad
Trevoh Chalobah has caught the eye of Jose Mourinho ahead of a busy Roma window
Barcelona will look to raise funds with the sale of Sergino Dest to PSV at the end of the season, with the player on loan and keen on a permanent move.SPORT)
Jose Mourinho wants to replicate the success of bringing Tammy Abraham and Romelu Lukaku to Roma with the recruitment of out-of-favour Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.Skysport Italy)
