Atletico’s demands for Argentine star paves way for Osimhen’s Barcelona move

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be on the move this summer, amidst interest from Barcelona, Afrik Foot reports.

The 27-year-old made a €75m move to RAMS Park last summer after an initial loan spell that saw him score 37 goals in 41 games for Okan Buruk’s side.

Despite injury troubles, Osimhen has managed to score 19 goals and provide five assists in 29 games for Galatasaray this season.

Osimhen could move to Barcelona this summer

Robert Lewandowski’s contract at the Spotify Camp Nou runs out this summer, and at 37, the options readily available to the Polish striker are Saudi Arabia and the MLS.

Barca’s other attacking option is Ferran Torres. The Spaniard has scored 16 goals for the Catalan giants this season, but the figure could’ve doubled if he were more composed in front of goal.

Clearly, Barcelona have to spend big to secure a top-level striker this summer. Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez have been rumoured to be in the mix as Barca’s next number nine.

As per Turkish outlet Fanatik, Julian Alvarez is Barcelona’s primary target. The Argentine striker has won every possible trophy he can lay his hands on, and at 26, appears to fit the mould that’ll thrive at Camp Nou.

However, Atletico will not let him leave cheaply, having spent €75m to secure his services from Manchester City two years ago.

Diego Simeone’s side values Alvarez at €200m, and figure is something Barcelona cannot afford at this moment.

As such, Victor Osimhen is an alternative, not just a cheap one. Should Flick’s side choose to pursue a move, they’ll be spending nothing less than €75m to buy the Nigerian from Galatasaray.

Still, the report revealed the fee for the former Napoli man is within reason for Barcelona, rather than going all out for Julian Alvarez.

Victor Osimhen has returned to individual training after undergoing surgery for a fractured arm.