Galatasaray have slashed Victor Osimhen’s asking price to €65m as Saudi side Al Hilal enter the race, with Tottenham still circling too.
Our latest Osimhen transfer news roundup brings a big development for Nigerian fans tracking their star striker’s next move. Galatasaray have reportedly slashed their asking price for Victor Osimhen to €65m, opening the door to a sale that once looked unlikely this late in the window. Here’s what we know, and why it matters.
According to Turkish outlet Haberler, citing Sky Sports, Galatasaray have lowered their price tag on Osimhen to €65m following fresh interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. That’s a significant climbdown. As recently as earlier this transfer window, the Turkish champions were said to be holding out for figures north of €100m, and reports in the spring had valuations as high as €140m floated around. However, with Osimhen’s camp reportedly open to a move and Al Hilal now in contact, Galatasaray appear willing to negotiate.
Al Hilal have reached out to establish the terms of a possible deal, and the Saudi club is said to be planning to free up space in their squad by parting ways with Karim Benzema. That suggests this isn’t just noise — there’s a concrete plan behind the interest, even if a transfer is far from confirmed.
Al Hilal aren’t the only side registering interest. Tottenham are believed to have tabled a bid in the region of €65m for Osimhen, which Galatasaray reportedly view as still short of what they’d accept from a Premier League club, even at the reduced valuation. Arsenal and Chelsea were also linked earlier in the window, though neither has been strongly tied to fresh talks in recent days. For Nigerian fans hoping to see Osimhen back in the Premier League, Tottenham remains the most active suitor for now.
What makes this transfer saga tricky to call is that Osimhen has the final say. Any Al Hilal move would need him to agree to relocate to Saudi Arabia, on top of the two clubs settling on a fee. That’s not guaranteed just because the price has dropped — plenty of European-based stars have turned down lucrative Saudi offers before.
On the pitch, Osimhen has been central to Galatasaray’s recent success. He’s scored 59 goals in 74 appearances since his move from Napoli, powering the club to back-to-back Super Lig titles. As a result, letting him leave wouldn’t be a straightforward decision from a footballing standpoint.
Still, the financial logic is easy to follow. A cash injection north of €60m gives Galatasaray room to reinvest, and the club has reportedly already been shopping for attacking reinforcements. Meanwhile, Osimhen faces growing competition at home — Trabzonspor have added Mohamed Salah alongside Paul Onuachu, and Fenerbahce have brought in Mason Greenwood and Romelu Lukaku. The Super Lig title race is getting more crowded, and that context may be shaping Galatasaray’s thinking too.
Should Osimhen remain in Turkey past the deadline, he’s still expected to lead Galatasaray’s push for a third straight Super Lig title. Bookmakers currently have the Istanbul club as favourites at odds of 2.00, ahead of Fenerbahce (2.75), Besiktas (7.00) and Trabzonspor (12.00). It’s worth remembering these are early-season odds and can shift quickly once matches get underway — as always, treat any betting market as a snapshot rather than a certainty.
For Nigerian football fans, the appeal of this story goes beyond the transfer fee. Osimhen remains one of the most recognisable Super Eagles players in Europe, and where he plays his club football feeds directly into conversations about his fitness and form heading into future Super Eagles squads. We’ll keep tracking developments as they break.
How much is Victor Osimhen’s asking price now?
Galatasaray have reportedly lowered their valuation to €65m, down from earlier demands that reached as high as €140m.
Which clubs are interested in signing Osimhen?
Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia have made contact, while Tottenham have a bid on the table. Arsenal and Chelsea were linked earlier in the window without confirmed recent talks.
Would Osimhen actually move to Saudi Arabia?
That’s unconfirmed. Any deal with Al Hilal still needs Osimhen’s personal agreement to relocate, on top of the two clubs settling on terms.
How many goals has Osimhen scored for Galatasaray?
He has scored 59 goals in 74 appearances since joining from Napoli, helping the club win back-to-back Super Lig titles.
Read more of our Victor Osimhen coverage and follow the latest from the NPFL and Super Eagles squad rebuild as the transfer window plays out.
Source: Punch Newspapers
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