Football Transfer Rumours: Pickford’s New Everton Deal, Kolo Muani to Arsenal, and Other Club Updates

Reports indicate Everton is preparing a new contract for Jordan Pickford, while Paris St-Germain might present Arsenal with an opportunity to acquire Randal Kolo Muani. Additionally, Maxim de Cuyper of Club Brugge is reportedly drawing interest from Premier League clubs. According to TBR Football, Everton is reportedly preparing to present a new contract offer to 30-year-old England international goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. This proposed deal aims to secure his presence at the club for the rest of his playing career. The Standard reports that Paris St-Germain is expected to provide Arsenal with an opportunity to sign their 26-year-old France forward, Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently out of favour. Caughtoffside indicates that Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham have each dispatched scouts to observe 24-year-old Club Brugge and Belgium full-back Maxim de Cuyper. Football Insider states that FC Zurich has contacted Arsenal to inquire about the potential availability of 21-year-old English forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji for a January transfer. TBR Football reports that Manchester United has received an offer to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, in January. Napoli is reportedly open to a player-exchange agreement for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Sky Sports indicates that Inigo Calderon, 42, currently the manager of Brighton’s Under-18s, is engaged in advanced discussions regarding the managerial position at Bristol Rovers. Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich maintains optimism for a summer transfer involving 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is currently negotiating a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen. According to Football Insider, Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy may leverage his connections at Manchester United to secure an appropriate loan signing during the January transfer window. The Telegraph (subscription required) reports that Manchester United initiated their search for a long-term successor to Erik ten Hag immediately after the former Dutch manager signed a new contract in the summer.