Galatasaray demands €150m for Osimhen as Chelsea joins transfer race
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, with the Turkish club demanding a massive €150 million transfer fee for the Super Eagles striker, according to Soccernet.
The transfer buzz intensified after Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle revealed he excluded Osimhen from Nigeria's upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal due to ongoing club change talks. Chelle explained: "If your mind is not 100% here, going out on the field to play does not create a good situation."
Osimhen, however, pushed back, insisting Chelle's comments were taken out of context.
The €150m price tag sets the stage for a major summer transfer battle. Chelsea's interest adds another heavyweight suitor to the mix, alongside previously linked clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United. For Osimhen, this window could define the next phase of his career—whether he stays at Galatasaray or secures a long-awaited move to a top European league.
With Chelle choosing to rest Osimhen during these friendlies to avoid risk, the striker's focus appears to be on resolving his club future. The question now is whether any club will meet Galatasaray's €150m valuation—or whether that fee is just an opening negotiating position.