It’s a commodity that has become extremely rare on the transfer market: a true number 9, capable of guaranteeing more than 10 goals per season in the league with metronomic regularity for seven years. At 27, Victor Osimhen is in the prime of his life, at the zenith of his form. And the numbers are dizzying.
After a stratospheric first Turkish season completed with 37 goals in 41 matches in all competitions, the pillar of Nigeria (50 caps, 35 goals) is back at it again. For his second big season under the colors of “Cimbom”, he already has a maddening record: 10 goals in the Süper Lig and above all seven goals in eight Champions League matches, including a decisive goal which precipitated the elimination of Juventus from the C1. Enough to restart the rumor machine a few months before the summer transfer window.
Vincent Kompany has a crush on him, Galatasaray locks
Bought at a high price (€75 million) last summer after a successful loan, the ex-Napoli striker is linked to Galatasaray until June 2029. Obviously, the Istanbul management is delighted with his investment and has absolutely no desire to part with him. But when a European big name knocks on the door, the situation can change.
According to our information, the profile of the player – represented by the KBSport agency on this matter – is the subject of very serious consideration on the side of Bayern Munich. Bavarian coach Vincent Kompany greatly appreciates the former Lille player, whose resounding debut he remembers in Belgium with Charleroi. The Munich management anticipates all eventualities concerning the aging of Harry Kane (32 years old) and is actively preparing his succession.
PSG says no, Saudi Arabia fails
What about the rest of Europe? If Luis Campos knows the player perfectly having brought him to LOSC, the door to PSG is closed. Osimhen’s XXL emoluments (€20 million net per year), but also the price envisaged for a departure (around €150 million) are considered prohibitive by the Parisian management, without forgetting that Luis Enrique is not particularly excited by the profile of the Super Eagle.
Elsewhere, dead calm reigns. Manchester United, Juventus or Atlético de Madrid have not shown any recent interest. That leaves Saudi Arabia, still as eager as ever since last summer to attract him, but which comes up against the player’s refusal: the destination is not a priority for Osimhen, who still has good European years ahead of him.
