Osimhen remains Galatasaray focal point amid transfer saga

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 13 sources

   Victor Osimhen transfer saga: Galatasaray rejects Arsenal bid, Tottenham interested

   Arsenal’s €30 m‑plus‑player swap for Victor Osimhen was rejected by Galatasaray, which values him at €130‑150 m; Tottenham has offered £50‑55 m, with the club seeking about £65 m, while other European giants, e

2. 12 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Mauro Icardi exits Galatasaray as club appoints new captain and reassigns iconic number 9

   Mauro Icardi leaves Galatasaray after contract dispute; club names Abdülkerim Bardakcı captain and gives Victor Osimhen the number 9 jersey.

3. 15 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Victor Osimhen to wear Galatasaray No.9 jersey

   Victor Osimhen will inherit Galatasaray’s iconic No. 9 shirt for 2026/27, after the club delayed the change out of respect for former wearer Mauro Icardi.

4. 17 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Victor Osimhen appointed Galatasaray captain as Mauro Icardi departs

   Victor Osimhen will become Galatasaray captain and take the number 9 shirt after Mauro Icardi leaves, cementing his leadership role at the Turkish club.

5. 22 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Victor Osimhen Rejoins Galatasaray as Club Plots New Signings to Retain Striker

   Victor Osimhen flew back to Turkey with Tony Elumelu to rejoin Galatasaray’s pre‑season, as the club eyes signings like Federico Valverde to keep the striker.

6. 26 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Victor Osimhen's Barcelona prospects and growing influence spark debate

   Victor Osimhen’s standout Galatasaray season rekindles Barcelona interest, but technical doubts are voiced; Nigerian striker Stanley Iheanacho cites Osimhen as his top inspiration.

7. 30 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Victor Osimhen fronts Galatasaray's 2026-27 jersey launch with 'Welcome to Hell' slogan

   Victor Osimhen led Galatasaray's 2026‑27 kit launch, reviving the 'Welcome to Hell' slogan as the Turkish club pushes a €600 million revenue plan.

8. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray Transfer Saga Continues Amid €120m Saudi Offer

   Victor Osimhen's agent met in Madrid as Galatasaray reject a €120 million Saudi bid, holding out for €150 million and a new contract for the striker.

9. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Nigeria announces 24-man AFCON squad; Victor Osimhen urges Galatasaray to sign Tolu Arokodare

   Nigeria named a 24‑man squad for AFCON qualifiers and striker Victor Osimhen recommended Galatasaray sign fellow Nigerian Tolu Arokodare.

10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Galatasaray evaluates Icardi contract as Osimhen proposes Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare

    Galatasaray negotiates Mauro Icardi’s contract amid agent claims of loyalty, while Victor Osimhen recommends signing Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare.

11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Victor Osimhen stays at Galatasaray as club rejects €125 million offer

    Galatasaray rejected a €125 million bid for Victor Osimhen, keeping the striker and noting his suggestion to sign backup forward Tolu Arokodare as Icardi’s contract expires.

12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Victor Osimhen Linked to £160m Manchester United Move from Galatasaray

    Victor Osimwan, Galatasaray’s star striker, is linked to a €150 million move to Manchester United, a fee that would rank third‑most expensive, as the Turkish club holds firm on price.

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Manchester United targets Victor Osimhen as premier summer signing

    Manchester United see Victor Osimhen as their top summer target, but Galatasaray’s price, wage demands and competition from Rashford and other strikers pose significant hurdles.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Manchester United outlines summer transfer targets for attack and midfield

    Manchester United target a five‑man striker shortlist, midfielders Aurelien Tchouaméni and Mateus Fernandes, and sign teen striker Blake Henry as part of a summer rebuild.

15. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Victor Osimhen calls for unity after Nigeria's World Cup miss and dismisses transfer rumors

    Victor Osimhen urged unity after Nigeria missed the 2026 World Cup and said he is content at Galatasaray, rejecting transfer rumors.

16. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Victor Osimhen says he is happy at Galatasaray and dismisses transfer rumours

    Victor Osimhen says he is happy at Galatasaray, feels loved, and has no immediate plans to transfer despite recent speculation.

17. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Galatasaray rejects €120 million Atletico Madrid bid for striker Victor Osimhen

    Galatasaray says no to Atletico Madrid’s €120 million bid for Victor Osimhen, confirming the striker will stay despite interest from Barcelona and other clubs.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Victor Osimhen stays as Galatasaray turns down €120m Atletico Madrid offer

    Galatasaray rejected a €120 million Atletico Madrid bid for striker Victor Osimhen, confirming the Nigerian forward will stay with the Turkish club.

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Galatasaray says No Intention to Sell Victor Osimhen, Turns to Him for Lookman Pursuit

    Galatasaray's president says the club will not sell Victor Osimhen and is using him to persuade fellow Nigerian Ademola Lookman to join from Atlético Madrid.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Galatasaray says matching Victor Osimhen's €75m transfer will be hard

    Galatasaray admits replicating Victor Osimhen’s €75 million transfer is unlikely, despite interest from Saudi and top European clubs as the Turkish side eyes Champions League success.

21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Galatasaray extends Okan Buruk’s contract and eyes Victor Osimhen among major transfer targets

    Galatasaray extends Okan Buruk’s contract, plans departures, and pursues signings including Victor Osimhen, Lookman, van Dijk and Can Uzun, amid high transfer fee demands.

22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Galatasaray settles €17.5m debt to Napoli to complete Victor Osimhen transfer

    Galatasaray paid the final €17.5 million to Napoli, completing an €80 million deal for Victor Osimhen, as Chelsea is rumored to pursue him with a €130 million offer.

23. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Victor Osimhen transfer saga draws interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Atletico

    Galatasaray has set a €150 million price for Victor Osimhen, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid all reported to be interested in the Nigerian striker.

24. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Chelsea target Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray sets €150m price tag

    Victor Osimhen, linked to a €150m price tag by Galatasaray, is pursued by Chelsea and other clubs after coach comments sparked transfer speculation, which the striker says were misinterpreted.

25. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 54 sources

    Victor Osimhen left out of Nigeria's friendlies amid transfer talks

    Nigeria coach Eric Chelle omitted striker Victor Osimhen (and Ademola Lookman) from June friendlies vs Poland and Portugal, saying the forward is focused on a pending transfer away from Galatasaray.

26. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Victor Osimhen shines for Galatasaray as Nigeria star urged to pursue Champions League move

    Victor Osimhen celebrates a title‑winning season with Galatasaray, while experts urge him to move to a Champions League‑contending club.

27. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Victor Osimhen powers Galatasaray to Turkish Süper Lig title

    Victor Osimhen scored twice and earned Man of the Match as Galatasaray clinched the Turkish Süper Lig title, joining the World Team of the Week.

28. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Victor Osimhen's Transfer Future Fuels Advice from Former Players

    Former players advise Osimhen on a Premier League move or urge Galatasaray to sign Bruno Fernandes to keep him.

29. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Osimhen starts for Galatasaray as scouts eye Istanbul derby showdown

    Osimhen starts for Galatasaray in the Istanbul derby as Real Madrid, Arsenal and other clubs scout him.

30. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Osimhen Set for Galatasaray Turkish Cup Quarterfinal Against Gençlerbirliği

    Osimhen is poised for a return for Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarterfinal against Gençlerbirliği amid lingering injury doubts.

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