Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their efforts to land Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker who has been in impressive form for Galatasaray in the Turkish football league. According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire Osimhen's services in this transfer period.
What happened?
Osimhen has been a consistent goal-getter for Galatasaray in the previous campaign, banging in 22 goals and grabbing eight assists in 32 matches for the Turkish club last season across all fronts.
Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur
The Nigeria international is currently among the most feared centre-forwards in European football, and his current deal at Galatasaray will expire in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for Tottenham to land him on a cut-price deal this off-season.
What comes next?
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi would be wise to try everything in his power to lure the Nigerian forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month. Osimhen can find a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal, and he has the eye to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third. He is a powerful runner with the ball and can even use his strong 1.85m frame to win a few aerial duels for his team.
As of August 8, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are 17th in the Premier League, with 41 points from 38 games, and are 44 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 48 goals and conceded 57 this season, with a goal difference of -9.
Osimhen's current deal at Galatasaray will expire in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for Tottenham to land him on a cut-price deal this off-season. However, at 27, Osimhen is about to enter his prime, which makes him a dream option for Spurs to consider in this transfer window. He will also help Tottenham get back to challenging for a top-four spot in the Premier League.
