Victor Osimhen Transfer: European Club Tables €120m Bid as Galatasaray Resist Pressure to Sell

Galatasaray are under mounting pressure to sanction the departure of Victor Osimhen this summer, after a major European club formally signalled its willingness to pay €120 million for the Nigerian striker, according to Turkish football transfer specialist Burhan Can Terzi.

Terzi, citing information relayed to Galatasaray officials, stated via GZT: “A European club has informed Galatasaray officials that they are willing to pay a transfer fee of 120 million Euros for Osimhen. Galatasaray management did not provide a favourable response. Should Galatasaray approve negotiations, a formal offer will be submitted.”

The identity of the interested club has not been disclosed, though Osimhen has been linked with a number of European heavyweights throughout the current transfer window. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid have all been associated with the 25-year-old at various points, with Atletico Madrid reportedly having a verbal approach turned down.

Osimhen’s appeal is firmly grounded in his performances during the 2025-26 season. The former Napoli forward scored 22 goals and registered eight assists across 33 appearances in all competitions, playing a central role in Galatasaray’s successful defence of the Turkish Super Lig title. Those numbers have only amplified his profile among elite clubs looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.

Despite the significant interest, Galatasaray have made their position clear — they are not willing to readily part with their most influential player. The club’s reluctance to engage with the €120 million approach underscores how highly they value Osimhen’s continued presence, particularly given the immediate impact he had following his arrival in Istanbul on loan from Napoli before completing a permanent move.

Osimhen himself has offered measured public comments on his future. While expressing contentment at Galatasaray, he has stopped short of ruling out a summer exit, leaving the door open should the right opportunity arise. That ambiguity will likely encourage interested clubs to persist with their pursuit.

For context, a €120 million transfer fee would represent one of the largest deals in Turkish football history and would rank among the more significant striker transactions in the European market in recent seasons. Osimhen’s release clause and any eventual sale price will be closely watched given broader market benchmarks set by deals for top forwards in recent windows.

With the summer transfer window progressing, the situation remains fluid. Galatasaray’s stance may evolve depending on whether formal, structured bids are submitted, and on Osimhen’s own conversations with club management. For now, according to reports, no green light has been granted for negotiations to proceed.