Arsenal and Juventus eye Osimhen as Galatasaray weigh options
Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray is uncertain as both Arsenal and Juventus show strong interest in the Nigerian striker. Galatasaray paid a significant fee to secure Osimhen, but financial pressures and interest from top European clubs could influence his next move. Juventus are particularly keen, with manager Luciano Spalletti hoping to reunite with the forward after their successful spell at Napoli. Arsenal, meanwhile, are considering alternatives to their primary transfer targets.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray for €75m and is under contract until 2029.
- Arsenal have set aside around €100m for a new striker, with Julian Alvarez their first choice, but are also eyeing Osimhen.
- Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti is interested in reuniting with Osimhen, who scored 26 league goals under him at Napoli in 2023.
- Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk highlighted the financial strain of Osimhen's transfer and salary.
- Osimhen has scored 14 goals and provided one assist in 20 games for Galatasaray, and impressed at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with four goals and two assists for Nigeria, helping them secure a bronze medal.
