Arsenal, Galatasaray not in active Osimhen talks as Man Utd snubbed by Gavi
Arsenal and Galatasaray have no active negotiations for Victor Osimhen's transfer despite summer links, according to The Athletic's reporting. The Nigerian striker remains under contract with Napoli amid interest from Premier League champions Arsenal and Turkish champions Galatasaray, with Galatasaray particularly unwilling to sell to any club.
In separate news, Manchester United suffered a blow in their summer transfer market as Barcelona midfielder Gavi rejected a £35 million offer to join the Red Devils, per Manchester Evening News. The Spain international prefers to stay at Camp Nou despite United meeting Barcelona's asking price.
This transfer update means Osimhen likely starts the 2026-27 season with Napoli, affecting his playing time and development trajectory for the Super Eagles. For Man Utd, losing Gavi compounds their midfield rebuilding challenges after other summer targets eluded them.
Should Nigerian supporters view Osimhen's continued Napoli stay as beneficial for regular playing time, or pressure for a move to a league offering greater challenge ahead of international duties?