Galatasaray name Osimhen asking price amidst Barcelona, Bayern interest

Record Turkish Super Lig Champions Galatasaray have named their asking fee for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Afrik Foot reports.

The 27-year-old has once again garnered attention from the European elite clubs as they look to reshape their squad in the coming summer.

With Nicolas Jackson heading back to Chelsea, Bayern are looking for a worthy competitor for their 32-year-old Harry Kane.

Barcelona, meanwhile, will be without Lewandowski next season, and need a World-class striker to fill the void left by the Poland international.

Galatasaray name Osimhen asking fee

As per Spanish outlet Dario AS, Okan Buruk’s side have placed a staggering €150 million sale fee on Victor Osimhen.

The Istanbul giants have set the fee as the starting point for any negotiations, reflecting both Osimhen’s central importance to the club’s project and the growing list of suitors monitoring his situation.

With speculation linking him to clubs across Europe, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, Osimhen has publicly reiterated his affection for Galatasaray.

“Galatasaray is a real home for me,” the striker said. “Here I have found a family, and my family is also very comfortable. This club represents family, love, unity and respect.”

Market dynamics are working in Galatasaray’s favour. The scarcity of elite strikers in Europe allows them to dictate their fee without prejudice.

Several top clubs will also be in the market after the FIFA World Cup, and with the striker having three more years left on his contract at RAMS Park, Galatasaray have the upper hand in any dealings.

Even if the final fee drops below €150m, the club will make sure to gain some interest from the €75m they spent to secure his services from Napoli last summer.

In the meantime, the Nigerian’s goal is to win the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray.