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      Chaos as Victor Osimhen is greeted by flare-wielding Galatasaray fans as he leads them in chant at 4am after transfer

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN was given a hero’s welcome to Galatasaray before even completing his switch.Osimhen was greeted by flare-wielding fans and chants late into the night after he landed in Turkey to finalise his move to Galatasaray.Victor Osimhen was given a hero’s welcome to Galatasary in the early hours of the morningCredit: GettyThe striker led fans in a chant before completing his move to the Turkish giantsCredit: GettyOsimhen was swarmed by Galatasaray supporters upon his arrivalCredit: GettyFans lined the streets with flares to welcome his carCredit: xOthers chased down the vehicle after it passed byCredit: xOsimhen was escored through the crowds after his welcomeCredit: GettyOsimhen is set to put pen to paper on one-year loan move to the Turkish giants after seeing his proposed switch to Chelsea collapse on deadline day.Galatasaray confirmed they were in talks with Osimhen over the deal on social media and even streamed their own live video of his arrival into Istanbul on their YouTube account.A post from the club on social media read: “Official negotiations have begun with the football player and his club SSCN Napoli SPA regarding the temporary transfer of professional footballer Victor James Osimhen.”Fans made sure to show Osimhen the kind of love they give their players upon his arrival with lines of flares welcoming his car down the street.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Nigerian striker gave some back to his soon-to-be supporters too, donning a Galatasary scarf and leading the fans in a chant.The 25-year-old was beaming having taken a step closer to getting back on the pitch after an exile from Napoli.Osimhen had been told he would not play for Napoli this season after failing to secure a move to Chelsea.The prolific bagsman has already been replaced by Romelu Lukaku, with the Italian giants sealing a £38m deal for the Belgian.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOsimhen looked certain to complete his “dream” Premier League move to Chelsea earlier in the window.But both parties failed to land on agreement on deadline day, opening the door for his loan switch to Galatasaray.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHis proposed move to the 24-time Turkish champions is said to be a straight loan with no option or obligation to buy.However, it’s claimed that Galatasary will cover the entirety of his £240,000-per-week salary during the loan.Reports have also claimed that Napoli have renegotiated the release clause in his contract to drop from £113m down to £63m – increasing his chances of a permanent exit next summer.Osimhen scored 17 goals and registered four assists in all competitions for Napoli last season.The star forward had also come close to agreeing a switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli this summer too, but ultimately chose to snub a move to the Middle East.The Saudi Pro League outfit instead signed Brentford and England striker Ivan Toney who is said to be earning an eye-watering £403,000-per-week with the club.Romelu Lukaku has replaced Osimhen at NapoliCredit: EPA More

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      How Chelsea could line up in SIX YEARS’ time with entire squad full of players under contract until the 2030s

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      NICOLAS JACKSON became the latest Chelsea star to commit his future well into the next decade. The striker signed a new long-term deal until 2033, becoming the latest Blue to pen a lengthy extension. Chelsea now have 20 players under contract into the next decade as part of a ploy to circumvent Profit and Sustainability Rules. The West Londoners were hugely active in the summer transfer window, signing TWO goalkeepers. Mike Penders, 19, joined for £17million from Genk and will arrive next season after remaining with the Belgium side on loan. Filip Jorgensen, 22, was brought in for £20.7m from Villarreal and looks set to stay as Chelsea’s cup keeper this season. READ MORE on Chelsea Jorgensen and Penders are touted as ones for the future and could play with a mix of fresh and current talent in defence.Renato Veiga, who can operate at left-back, centre-half or midfield, penned a seven-year deal in the summer after leaving Basel. Right-back Malo Gusto has started this season as Enzo Maresca’s right-back in the absence of Reece James and is contracted to 2030. Chelsea also beat Manchester United to the signing of £14m centre-back Aaron Anselmino, who has since gone back out on loan to Boca Juniors. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he could be a future defensive partner of Benoit Badiashile, 23, who is tied down to 2030. In midfield, Chelsea twice broke the Premier League transfer record for Enzo Fernandez and then Moises Caicedo, costing over £200m together. Angry Chelsea fan slams Todd Boehly’s transfer policy and claims no Blues supporters are happy with his running of the ‘unrecognisable’ clubFernandez, 23, is contracted to 2032 while Caicedo, 22, is tied down to 2031 and even has the option to extend that another year. The form of Cole Palmer, 22, saw the Blues brass act quickly by handing him a new extension to 2033. Going forward, the club have planned for the future with Estevao Willian, just 17, signed for £47m with a contract running to 2033.They also paid around £17m for 17-year-old Kendry Paez, who can join Chelsea next year from Ecuadorian Serie A club Independiente del Valle. Other notable names on big contracts include Mykhailo Mudryk, 23, Joao Felix, 24, and Pedro Neto, 24, who have deals running till 2031.Noni Madueke, 22, and summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 25, also have deal expiring in 2030. READ MORE SUN STORIESJadon Sancho, 24, could well join the pack after he arrived on loan from United with the option to make it permanent next summer. Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. More

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      Arsenal full squad wages revealed for 2024-25 season with Raheem Sterling taking top spot but surprise key man very low

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      ARSENAL’S wages for the 2024-25 season have been revealed – with Raheem Sterling the top earner.The Gunners will be desperate to go one better in the Premier League this year after falling short of Manchester City by just two points last season.Raheem Sterling is the highest-paid player at Arsenal this seasonCredit: GettyThe loanee from Chelsea earns £325,000 per weekCredit: GettyMikel Arteta strengthened his squad with a series of new additions in the summer transfer window. David Raya made his loan switch from Brentford permanent while Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino joined for a combined £70million. Goalkeeper Neto came in as the back-up for Raya with Aaron Ramsdale heading to Southampton.But it was the deadline-day loan signing of Sterling from Chelsea that sparked shockwaves in the Premier League.READ MORE ON ARSENALSterling, 29, was booted out of first-team training by new Blues boss Enzo Maresca.But Arteta stepped in to offer the winger an escape route, reuniting with the player he worked with at Manchester City.Sterling’s Chelsea contract sees him earn a whopping £325,000 per week.And his arrival at the Emirates meant he secured top spot among the player salaries.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesHowever, Arsenal are understood to be paying no more than 50 per cent – £162,500 – of Sterling’s wages, with Chelsea covering the rest. Sterling overtook Kai Havertz as the No1 earner with the German on £280,000.How superstar Mikel Merino is the final piece of Arsenal’s jigsaw – City should watch outGabriel Jesus (£265,000), Declan Rice and captain Martin Odegaard (both £240,000) complete the top five with Thomas Partey on £200,000.Bukayo Saka earns £195,000 per week, pipping the likes of William Saliba (£190,000), Gabriel Martinelli (£180,000) and Ben White (£150,000).New defender Calafiori’s deal pockets the Italian £120,000 a week while fellow summer arrival Merino is understood to be on around £90,000, the same as Leandro Trossard and Jurrien Timber.Surprisingly, Raya is one of the lowest-paid players on £85,000.That figure is only ahead of Jakud Kiwior (£58,000) and Neto (£50,000).Academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah both exited the club in big-money moves.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarquinhos, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, Karl Hein, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson all left on loan – the latter joining Smith Rowe at Fulham alongside ex-Gunners men Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno.Arsenal’s stars are still some way off the Prem’s top earners, with £400,00-a-week Kevin De Bruyne leading the way, ahead of Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland on £375,000 a week.Kai Havertz’s wages are £280,000 per week at the EmiratesCredit: GettyGabriel Jesus’ contract is worth £265,000 per weekCredit: GettyDeclan Rice and Martin Odegaard are on £240,000 per week, with Thomas Partey on £200,000Credit: GettyBukayo Saka currently pockets £195,000 per weekCredit: GettyArsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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      Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Willian, 36, set to return to football after being left unemployed following Fulham exit

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      WILLIAN has joined Olympiacos as a free agent shortly after his exit from Fulham.The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal ace stood out for the Cottagers last season with five goals and two assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.Willian is joining Olympiacos as a free agent after leaving FulhamCredit: GettyFormer Chelsea and Arsenal ace Willian passed his medical at OlympiacosCredit: GettyThe West Londoners’ manager Marco Silva wanted the winger to stay at Craven Cottage and the club offered him a new one-year contract after his previous deal expired in June.The ex-Brazil international, though, decided to move on and will continue with last season’s Europa Conference League winners who will be playing in the Europa League this season.The 36-year-old agreed a deal with Olympiacos and flew to Athens where he passed his medical in Piraeus and put pen to paper.The summer transfer window in Greece runs until September 11 and Jose Luis Mendilibar’s side is eager to add more attacking reinforcement.Read More on FootballOlympiacos missed out on signing Wolves ace Daniel Podence on a permanent deal after his successful loan stint last season.Podence is moving to Saudi Arabia for Al-Shabab after Gary O’Neil’s side landed Carlos Forbs on loan from Ajax.Mendilibar’s side has also been linked with another former Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech, who is looking to leave Galatasaray.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWillian moved to the Premier League in 2013 when he joined Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala.Most read in FootballThe Brazilian went on to enjoy a glittering seven-year stint at Stamford Bridge where he won two Premier League titles, the 2015 EFL Cup, the 2018 FA Cup and the 2019 Europa League trophy.Angry Chelsea fan slams Todd Boehly’s transfer policy and claims no Blues supporters are happy with his running of the ‘unrecognisable’ clubThe ex-Shakhtar Donetsk star registered a total of 63 goals and 57 assists in 339 appearances with the Blues.Willian then moved to Arsenal but struggled to replicate the same success in north London with only one goal and seven assists in 37 matches before his departure just a year later in 2021.The Gunners’ sporting director Edu Gaspar claimed the forward failed to be a success at the Emirates because he wasn’t “100 per cent comfortable” during a season in which he started well but became “inconsistent”, just like the rest of the team.After a brief spell at Corinthians, Willian returned to London for Fulham where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 67 appearances.Fulham offered Willian a new contract and manager Marco Silva wanted him to stayEvery Chelsea signing under Todd BoehlyHere is a list of all Chelsea’s signings under Todd Boehly…Raheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £100mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6m More

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      Chelsea fans fume ‘why are we wasting talents?’ as wonderkid who has never played a game closes in on permanent exit

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      CHELSEA fans are fuming at the club amid news a £13million wonderkid is reportedly set to leave.Brazilian youngster Angelo Gabriel joined Chelsea from Santos in the summer of 2023 but has not featured for the first team.Angelo Gabriel is on the verge of leavingCredit: GettyChelsea want to try to make a quick profit on the 19-year-old after buying him for £13m last summerCredit: GettyThe 19-year-old headed out on loan to the Blues’ sister club Strasbourg last season.The winger played 25 times, chalking up four assists but failing to score.However, following another summer of heavy spending from the Stamford Bridge outfit, the highly-rated youngster has now been deemed surplus to requirements.And according to reports, Angelo is now on the verge of completing a transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBBC Sport reports Chelsea transfer chiefs believe they can make a quick profit by selling the Brazil Under-20 international.This report has sparked fury among Chelsea fans, who view the move as another talent being wasted.One fan said: “Promising talent wasted.”A second said: “Ruined him.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third added: “Why are we wasting talents. Why buy him in the first place? They need to put a stop to this.”A fourth said: “Deserved a PL chance.”Chelsea Player Ratings vs Crystal PalaceA fifth said: “Chelsea ruining another youngster’s dream.”Clubs in the Middle East are trying to make the most of new registration rules giving them an exemption on overseas limits for younger players.Chelsea drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace at the weekend, leaving them with four points from three games to start the season.Enzo Maresca’s side face Bournemouth away next.Players signed under Boehly at ChelseaRaheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £115mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mMike Penders – £17m More

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      Napoli agree deal to loan out Victor Osimhen days after transfer to Chelsea collapsed… and it’s bad news for Tottenham

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      NAPOLI have agreed to loan Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray just days after his move to Chelsea collapsed.The striker was on the brink of a stunning deadline day switch to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea prepared a loan with an obligation to buy.Victor Osimhen is closing in on a stunning loan from Napoli to GalatasarayCredit: GettyBut Osimhen’s move eventually fell through after the Nigerian was unable to agree contract terms.The collapse of his talks with Chelsea left Osimhen in limbo, with Saudi suitors Al-Ahli also abandoning their pursuit to complete a £40million deal for Brentford’s Ivan Toney.New boss Antonio Conte had already signed a replacement in Blues flop Romelu Lukaku.And all parties burned their bridges when Osimhen was left out of Napoli’s squad list for the new Serie A campaign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it appears the forward will not be left rotting in the reserves until January.That’s because Turkish champions Galatasaray have made a bold approach to sign Osimhen on loan for the whole season.Fabrizio Romano claims the Istanbul club have offered to cover the entirety of his massive salary, reported to be around £240,000-a-week.Napoli have now given the green light to a temporary switch.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Galatasaray have now sent a delegation to Italy in a bid to convince Osimhen to move to Turkey’s capital.Should he accept the loan, he will find himself in an impressive squad featuring the likes of Mauro Icardi, Hakim Ziyech and Michy Batshuayi.Inside Victor Osimhen’s life as a footballerJoining Gala will also see Osimhen come up against new Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho, with the pair previously meeting during the Special One’s time at Roma.And an agreement spells bad news for Tottenham too, as they are due to play at Galatasaray in a tough Europa League clash next month. More

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      Ben Chilwell ‘thrown career lifeline’ after Chelsea star failed to secure transfer deadline day switch

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      BEN CHILWELL has been thrown a career lifeline after being offered a Chelsea escape route, reports suggest.The 27-year-old has effectively been frozen out of Chelsea’s squad by new boss Enzo Maresca after being told he does not feature in the manager’s plans.Ben Chilwell has been offered a career lifeline after failing to secure a move away from ChelseaCredit: GettyChilwell is content to stay at Stamford Bridge but has an offer from overseasCredit: GettyChilwell, who signed for the club for £45million from Leicester in 2020 and was named vice-captain last season, is down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.Marc Cucurella and new signing Renato Veiga are both ahead of him for the left-back slot.Chilwell had been joined in the Blues “bomb squad” by Raheem Sterling and Trevoh Chalobah, who both managed to secure loan deals away from the club on deadline day.However, the 21-cap England international was unable to secure a transfer despite reported interest from Brentford and Manchester United, though the latter are understood to have never initiated talks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInstead, Chilwell, who is earning £200,000-a-week with three years to run on his deal, will have to secure a transfer overseas if he is to earn playing minutes this season.According to GiveMeSport, Chilwell is thought to be content at Stamford Bridge and will not move unless the right move presents itself.The Dutch and Portuguese transfer windows both shut tonight, as well as the transfer window for Saudi Arabia, although it’s understood Chilwell is not keen on a move to the Middle East.One window that will remain open for a while longer is the Turkish Super Lig window, which does not close until September 13.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe report claims Chilwell has been offered the chance to link up with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, who lost Ferdi Kadioglu to Brighton late in the window.That would see him link up with a host of ex-Premier League stars.Chelsea Player Ratings vs Crystal PalaceThese include Fred, Allan Saint-Maximin, Çağlar Söyüncü, Dusan Tadic, Sofyan Amrabat, Cenk Tosun and Edin Dzeko.Former Rangers star Ryan Kent is also at the club, along with well-known names on the continent such as Cengiz Ünder, Youssef En-Nesyri, Dominik Livakovic and Emre Mor.Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star, 31, wakes up unemployed a year after leaving Red Devils as £135,000-a-week contract is terminated

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      FORMER Manchester United full-back Alex Telles is on the hunt for a new club.The 31-year-old mutually decided to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr this week.Alex Telles has mutually terminated his contract with Al NassrCredit: GettyReports suggest manager Luis Castro believes he will not need Telles this season.The Brazilian has made 38 appearances for Al-Nassr since joining from Manchester United last July.He completed the switch after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.Al-Nassr paid just £4million for his services at the time and offered him a £7m-a-year deal.Read More in FootballBut with just under one year remaining on his contract, Telles is set to leave.The former Man Utd star has allegedly received approaches from several clubs.However, he is yet to make a decision on his future.Telles joined United in a £15m transfer from Porto in 2020.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe was limited to 50 first team appearances in three years during his time with the club and spent a season on loan at Sevilla.The full-back has also played for Juventude, Gremio, Galatasaray and Inter Milan.Erik ten Hag warns Manuel Ugarte could take MONTHS to get fit in further blow to Man Utd fans after Liverpool hammering More