started · updated
Victor Osimhen's Premier League move stalls as Galatasaray rejects offers
Galatasaray have turned down multiple approaches for striker Victor Osimhen. The Turkish club rejected Arsenal's player‑plus‑cash proposal that would have sent Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres plus €30 million in exchange for the Nigerian forward. The club also signalled it will not consider offers below its valuation of roughly £65 million (about €75 million).
Tottenham Hotspur have made an initial approach worth £50‑55 million and are preparing a higher bid, reportedly around €65 million, while the player is said to be open to a move to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Osimhen opened his 2026 pre‑season with a header in Galatasaray’s 3‑3 draw against Rennes, underscoring his importance to the Turkish champions.
The saga involves interest from other clubs such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, but Galatasaray’s firm stance and high price tag have kept the transfer stalled.
Entities
Arsenal FC · Arsenal Football Club · Chelsea Football Club · Galatasaray SK · Galatasaray Sports Club · Tottenham Hotspur · Tottenham Hotspur FC · Victor Osimhen · Viktor Gyökeres
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Galatasaray wants around £65 million for Victor Osimhen. telegrafi.com · www.standard.co.uk
- [● 7 SOURCES] Tottenham made an initial offer of £50‑55 million for Victor Osimhen. telegrafi.com · www.standard.co.uk · www.calcionapoli24.it · sportsration.com · www.pulsesports.ng · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Manchester United, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring Victor Osimhen. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.calcionapoli24.it · www.pulsesports.ng
- [● 4 SOURCES] Arsenal offered a swap deal of Viktor Gyökeres plus €30 million for Victor Osimhen. www.naijanews.com · soccernet.ng
- [DISPUTED] Victor Osimhen signed a four‑year contract with Galatasaray in July 2025, running until June 2029.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Galatasaray values Victor Osimhen at €130‑150 million. www.naijanews.com · soccernet.ng
- [● 5 SOURCES] Galatasaray rejected Arsenal’s swap proposal involving Viktor Gyökeres and €30 million. www.naijanews.com · soccernet.ng · thevoicenewsmagazine.com
- [DISPUTED] Victor Osimhen has scored 59 goals and provided 16 assists in 74 appearances for Galatasaray. www.naijanews.com · soccernet.ng
- [● 6 SOURCES] Galatasaray’s asking price for Osimhen is around £65 million, higher than Tottenham’s offer. www.calcionapoli24.it · sportsration.com · www.standard.co.uk · www.pulsesports.ng · www.karar.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Victor Osimhen opened his pre‑season with a header in a 3‑3 draw against Rennes.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Arsenal’s swap proposal included Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres. thevoicenewsmagazine.com · www.naijanews.com · soccernet.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Victor Osimhen is reported to be open to a move to the Premier League. www.pulsesports.ng · sportsration.com