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Osimhen backed to break Chelsea No.9 'curse'

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.

Bayern are also keeping tabs on him: Arsenal are reportedly scouting the top striker

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Galatasaray Istanbul striker Victor Osimhen, with the club already conducting a detailed scouting assessment of the Nigerian forward.

Arsenal chief scouts Osimhen & two other players in Galatasaray's derby win

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.

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‘Cheating just to win’ - Iwobi on why Osimhen is world-class

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.

A stunning squad worth £600 million failed to qualify for the World Cup

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We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Butt urges Man Utd to swoop for 'gettable' Osimhen

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.

Champions League blow gets costlier: next star to undergo surgery

Galatasaray Istanbul will be without Victor Osimhen for several weeks. The striker is set to undergo surgery.

Osimhen on his broken arm: "It felt like I was falling; I need an operation"

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 duo show off battle scars following Liverpool clash

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.

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Duo Galatasaray stars hospitalised after injury vs Liverpool

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.

"Enough is enough!" Slot lashes out at Galatasaray stars

In the end, Liverpool comfortably secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals against Galatasaray. Arne Slot couldn’t resist a dig afterwards.

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Galatasaray: "Osimhen has a fracture; surgery to be assessed. Lang is set for an operation"

A double blow for the Istanbul club

Dogs and Tears: Osimhen presents himself with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the gala

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.

Osimhen reveals how he 'snapped' as father passed amid transfer chaos

Victor Osimhen has revealed the painful moment that nearly pushed him to quit football. The Galatasaray striker recalled his time at Lille when his father’s health was deteriorating in Nigeria. While he desperately tried to return home, he says his former representatives focused on completing a multi-million-euro transfer instead, a situation that caused him immense emotional turmoil.

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