Victor Osimhen continues to be the name on everyone’s lips as the summer transfer window approaches, with the Nigerian superstar facing a defining crossroads in his career. While the striker has been a sensation in Turkey, a former Paris Saint-Germain defender believes the time has come for a blockbuster move to the Premier League.
Victor Osimhen is once again at the centre of a global transfer scramble following a major admission from the Nigerian national team camp. After a prolific spell in Turkey with Galatasaray, the former Napoli superstar appears ready to make his next career move, with the Premier League and Serie A clubs on high alert.
The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.
Patrice Evra has identified to GOAL the one player that Manchester United should go all out to sign this summer, with Victor Osimhen being billed as a dream addition for the Red Devils. The prolific Nigeria international striker, who is currently on the books of Turkish giants Galatasaray, has been heavily linked with a Premier League move across several transfer windows.
Victor Osimhen has been tipped to end Chelsea’s long-standing No.9 struggles. Former Blues midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes the Nigerian striker has the personality and mentality needed to succeed at Stamford Bridge and follow in Didier Drogba’s footsteps.
Arsenal are stepping up their search for summer reinforcements, with sporting director Andrea Berta personally overseeing a scouting mission in Turkey. The Gunners chief was in attendance for the high-stakes Istanbul derby clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce to monitor Victor Osimhen and two other players.
Alex Iwobi has explained what makes Nigeria international team-mate Victor Osimhen special, with the Galatasaray striker so determined to be a world-class operator that he is “cheating just to win” in training. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, Fulham playmaker Iwobi has also revealed what it is like having legendary ex-Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton and Super Eagles star Jay-Jay Okocha as an uncle.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has urged the Old Trafford hierarchy to pursue a summer deal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The former midfielder believes the Nigeria international would be an upgrade on Benjamin Sesko, who he does not believe has what it takes to be United's long-term No.9.
The Nigerian striker talks about the injury he sustained against Liverpool in the Champions League and reveals a detail about the facial injury he suffered some time ago.
Galatasaray's Champions League exit at Anfield on Wednesday night proved painful in more ways than one, with both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang ending up in hospital after the 4-0 defeat that sent Liverpool through to the quarter-finals. In the aftermath, the two attackers have since been making light of their shared misfortune, with Lang posting an Instagram story showing the pair on a video call together, both sporting bandaged limbs.
Galatasaray’s Champions League dreams ended in a nightmare at Anfield as both Victor Osimhen and Noa Lang were rushed to the hospital. The Turkish giants confirmed a forearm fracture for the Nigerian striker and a "serious" thumb injury for the Dutch winger.
In the end, Liverpool comfortably secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Galatasaray. Arne Slot couldn’t resist a dig afterwards.
Victor Osimhen is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe. Yet whilst many are speculating about his next big move, there is growing evidence that the Nigerian has found exactly the right home at Galatasaray.