Arsenal and Galatasaray are in talks over a potential transfer deal for Victor Osimhen, a 27-year-old Nigerian striker who has scored 59 times in 74 matches for the Turkish club since joining in 2024, as reported by The Telegraph. This development comes as no surprise, given Osimhen's impressive goal-scoring record.
Arsenal's interest in Osimhen may be driven by their initial target for the striker position, Julian Alvarez, who was reportedly too expensive and had an inflexible transfer situation with Atlético de Madrid. The English club may now be looking to secure Osimhen's services, potentially paving the way for a move to the Premier League.
Galatasaray, on the other hand, is interested in acquiring two Arsenal players: Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli and 19-year-old English midfielder Ethan Nwaneri. The Turkish club may be willing to part with Osimhen in exchange for one of these players, or potentially as part of a larger deal.
The Telegraph does not specify whether Arsenal initiated the approach or if Galatasaray proposed Osimhen as part of a potential transfer. The situation remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Victor Osimhen has scored 59 times in 74 matches for Galatasaray since joining the club in 2024.