Victor Osimhen transfer race HEATS UP as first offer received

Cameron Smith

1 Apr 2025 17:30 BST
3 min read

Barcelona have reportedly been “offered” the chance to sign Victor Osimhen this summer, although a transfer is unlikely to take place due to his wage demands.

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The Nigeria international, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, is expected to depart Napoli on a permanent deal ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and he is currently being pursued by a number of clubs across Europe.

Current ETV

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Galatasaray

ETV Range

€62.1M - €75.9M

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all known admirers of Osimhen, however the 26-year-old could be set to join Barcelona if he agrees to lower his salary expectations.

Spanish publication SPORT claim that both Dusan Vlahovic and Osimhen have been “offered” to Hansi Flick’s side ahead of the summer transfer window, although they are unlikely to secure a move to Camp Nou.

Vlahovic is reportedly disinterested in joining Barcelona this summer, while Osimhen has been deemed as too expensive due to his wage demands and his €75 million release clause.

Victor Osimhen wants Premier League move

Although Osimhen has reportedly been offered to Barcelona, he has already decided to join a Premier League club this summer.

That is according to TBR Football, who claim that Osimhen has informed Saudi Pro League officials of his desire to move to the English top flight when his loan spell at Galatasaray concludes at the end of June.

The 26-year-old has been linked with a lucrative move to the Middle East over the past few months, however he is reportedly eager to test himself in the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd expected to battle for his signature this summer.

Osimhen has scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 31 appearances across all competitions so far this season, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) currently stands at €69m - the highest of any Nigerian player in world football.