Barcelona’s long-standing interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has intensified as the club looks to prepare for life after veteran forward Robert Lewandowski. However, securing the Galatasaray star will require a massive financial commitment.
According to journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, Galatasaray are only willing to consider offers starting from €140 million for Osimhen, setting a steep price tag that could complicate any potential deal.
The valuation comes on the back of an outstanding 2025/26 season, during which Osimhen was crowned Best Player in the Turkish Süper Lig and played a crucial role in helping Galatasaray retain their league title.
The 27-year-old forward delivered exceptional performances across all competitions, registering 22 goals and 8 assists in 32 appearances. In the domestic league alone, he scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists in 22 matches.
Osimhen also made a significant impact in the UEFA Champions League, contributing 7 goals and 3 assists in 10 matches, including a memorable hat-trick against Ajax.
His influence extended to the international stage as well, where he contributed to Nigeria’s campaign in the Africa Cup of Nations with four goals and two assists in six matches.
Demonstrating remarkable consistency, Osimhen accumulated 2,550 minutes of playtime with Galatasaray, taking 115 shots, 66 of which were on target.
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While Barcelona are expected to strengthen their attacking options this summer, Galatasaray’s €140 million asking price could prove to be a major obstacle in completing the transfer.
💬 **The big question:** Can Barcelona afford such a deal, or will Osimhen remain in Istanbul?
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