Osimhen signals Arsenal readiness pending Galatasaray fee agreement, reports indicate

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is ready to join Arsenal if the Turkish club agrees to a fee, according to sports journalist Ifreke Inyang. Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League champions as they seek a new striker following Viktor Gyokeres' inconsistent debut season and Gabriel Jesus' impending departure.

Arsenal previously pursued Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez earlier this summer but faced repeated rejections from the LaLiga side. The Gunners' interest in Osimhen emerged when Galatasaray approached them about potential deals for Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, though the Turkish champions remain unwilling to sanction Osimhen's exit at present. Reports suggest Arsenal's current offer falls short of Galatasaray's valuation.

For Nigerian football fans, Osimhen's potential Arsenal move represents both opportunity and concern—his elite Premier League experience could benefit the Super Eagles, but losing their star striker to another club might affect national team dynamics. Will this transfer saga conclude with Osimhen wearing the Arsenal jersey, or will Galatasaray hold firm on their valuation?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/transfer-osimhen-ready-to-join-arsenal-if-galatasaray-agree-deal/