Galatasaray may get wanted offers for Osimhen, Saudi only salary match
Galatasaray might receive the transfer offers they specifically want for star striker Victor Osimhen, according to Turkish pundit Yağız Sabuncuoğlu speaking to Safa Sports on August 6, 2026. Sabuncuoğlu said clubs in Europe’s big five leagues cannot match the Nigerian’s current weekly wage of £307,795 at Galatasaray, with only Saudi Arabian teams able to meet that figure. He noted that Atletico Madrid’s reported interest would not exceed a €10 million offer, far below what Galatasaray likely seeks. Despite transfer links, Sabuncuoğlu insisted Osimhen is happy at the Istanbul club and has no desire to leave at present. The striker’s salary makes him one of the highest-paid players in the Turkish Super Lig, limiting suitors to those with deep pockets, primarily from the Gulf region. For Galatasaray, retaining Osimhen maintains their attacking firepower for domestic and European campaigns, while selling him would require a fee that satisfies both club ambitions and the player’s wage expectations. If a European side wanted Osimhen, would they need to restructure wages significantly or look elsewhere for striking options?