Victor Osimhen transfer news: Why Galatasaray will not sell Super Eagles striker this summer

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen could be set for a stay at RAMS Park beyond this summer, following the comments from the club’s President, Dursun Özbek, Afrik Foot reports.

The Super Eagles striker delivered 28 goal contributions in 33 appearances across all club competitions last season, scoring 22 times and registering six assists as Galatasaray secured their 26th league title.

Osimhen’s goal-scoring displays put him on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich have all been linked to the 27-year-old.

However, despite the growing interest, the Turkish side appears unwilling to even open the door to any requests from Europe’s big boys.

Why Galatasaray will not sell Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray’s President, Dursun Özbek, has always maintained that the former Napoli striker isn’t for sale.

“It is very natural for every player who is successful at Galatasaray to be on the radar of important clubs in Europe. This shows that our club is doing the right thing”, the 77-year-old revealed.

“However, our priority is the interest of Galatasaray. Osimhen is a world-class player and happy here. We have no intention of selling Osimhen.”

With pressure mounting from UEFA Champions League winner PSG after Bradley Barcola expressed his desire to leave, Ozbek remains indifferent.

Turkish journalist Levent Tüzemen recently opened up on the conversation he had with the president, saying:

“I asked Dursun Özbek about Osimhen; he said, ‘No matter what offer comes in, I won’t sell him. We’re aiming for our 27th championship,” the 68-year-old said on the Libero TV YouTube channel.

“They said their goal is to be among the top eight clubs in Europe, or even the semi-finals. The team will be built accordingly,” Tüzemen added.

What Özbek’s stance means for PSG and Barcelona

Victor Osimhen was previously linked with a move to PSG during his time in Italy. Napoli’s President Aurelien De Laurentiis confirmed that the two-time UEFA Champions League winners submitted a 200 million euro bid for the Nigerian striker and Kvaratskhelia, which was rejected.

The Georgian eventually moved to Parc des Princes, while Osimhen joined Galatasaray, and they’ve gone on to win trophies with their respective clubs.

With uncertainty around Bradley Barcola and a desire for a proven elite finisher, the Nigerian remains an ideal fit, but Galatasaray’s position makes that pursuit extremely difficult for Luis Enrique’s side.

Unless PSG force an extraordinary offer, one capable of changing even Özbek’s public stance, their focus may have to shift elsewhere.

Barcelona face a similar challenge. The Spanish giants have long admired Osimhen as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, but their financial restrictions already made any potential move complicated.

Now, with Galatasaray refusing to entertain offers altogether, a deal is off the table.