“Osimhen scores two and raises doubts about his future at Galatasaray.”

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian forward linked with Arsenal, has left fans on edge by sending mixed messages about his future at Galatasaray, as rumors of a potential transfer to the Premier League continue to circulate. The 27-year-old, who shone last season by scoring 61 goals in 75 matches, was close to moving from Napoli to Chelsea, but the deal fell through due to his high salary.

Last Friday, Osimhen came on as a substitute and scored two goals that secured a 2-2 draw for his team in the match against Corum FK, reinforcing his importance to the squad. After the game, the Nigerian stated that he is fully committed to Galatasaray, where his contract extends until 2029. “The team is also aware. I am ready to give everything for this club. It was an important game as a wake-up call. It was also a wake-up call for the players. We need to give everything on the pitch,” Osimhen said, highlighting the support from fans and the need to prepare the team for the next stage of the Champions League.

However, when asked about transfer rumors to the Premier League, the forward did not dismiss the possibility of a future in the English league. “There are always rumors during transfer windows. I will focus on my work. We will see and think about the future later,” he stated, leaving his situation open-ended.

Although Galatasaray has indicated that Osimhen could be available for around £60 million, the reality is that the club's management is determined to keep the player. Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek made it clear that he has no intention of selling the forward, regardless of the offered amount. “I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that harms or does not benefit Galatasaray. What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I say now even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter the price, I am not selling Osimhen,” Ozbek stated.

With Arsenal monitoring the situation of other forwards, such as Julian Alvarez from Atlético de Madrid, the possibility of Osimhen becoming a viable option for Premier League clubs seems complicated. The battle to secure the services of the former Napoli player will not be easy, especially given Galatasaray's determination to keep their star.