Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip

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Tottenhammake an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester Citywinger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs.

Tottenham have made an initial approach worth up to £55m for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, but the Turkish champions are looking for closer to £65m for the Nigerian. (Caught Offside)

Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, is set to have a medical at Arsenal in a deal that will be worth nearly £80m. (Athletic - subscription required)

Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, with Everton and Aston Villa also exploring a bid for the 30-year-old Englishman. (Sun)

Tottenham have held positive talks with Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but the Reds have no intention of selling the 26-year-old Dutchman. (Teamtalk)

Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek, 24, has completed a medical and is set to join Newcastle after the Czech Republic international's release clause of £25.7m was met. (Mail - subscription required)

Hull City are close to an agreement to sign Nice striker Mohamed-Ali Cho, 22, with a transfer fee of about £17m set to secure the French forward. (L'Equipe)

Chelsea have submitted an improved offer for left-back Pep Chavarria, 28, after Rayo Vallecano responded to the Blues' opening bid of £12.8m by asking for £21.4m for the Spaniard. (Teamtalk)

Hull City are close to signing Australia defender Lucas Herrington, 18, from MLS side Colorado Rapids for £17m. (Sun)

Real Madrid duo Gonzalo Garcia, 22, and Cesar Palacios, 21, have been having medicals with Fulham after an agreement over permanent moves for the Spanish striker and midfielder were agreed. (Sky Sports)

Hull City are set to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to sign Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, from Tromso.(Mail - subscription required)

Hammers keen on Sunderland striker Isidor - EFL gossip

Wilson Isidor is a transfer target for West Ham United. The 25-year-old Sunderlandand Haiti striker is valued at £20m and scored six goals in 32 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats last season. (Alan Nixon - Patreon)

Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United are both eyeing a potential deal for Bosnian goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. The 39-year-old is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season. (Darren Whitcoop)

Meanwhile, Sheffield United have made an offer for Fiorentina defender Nicolas Valentini. The Argentinian, 24, is also a target for Spanish club Alaves. (German Garcia Gova)

Middlesbrough are hoping to secure the signing of USA winger Max Arfsten before Friday's Carabao Cup tie with Wrexham. The 25-year-old is expected to arrive on Teesside this week to complete his move from MLS club Columbus Crew.(Teesside Live)

Sheffield Wednedsay are keen on Wrexham's Englishmidfielder George Dobson, 28, with the Welsh side set to land Preston North End's Ben Whiteman after a training ground bust-up at Deepdale. (Darren Whitcoop)

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