Tottenham submit £50m-£55m opening bid for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray demand £65m for the 27-year-old Nigeria forward as Roberto De Zerbi seeks striker reinforcement
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Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an opening bid of between £50 million and £55 million for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The offer was reported by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, who covers the Süper Lig for local outlets. Galatasaray are seeking £65 million for the 27-year-old Nigeria international, who joined the Istanbul club last summer.
Osimhen is understood to be open to a move to the Premier League. Reports in *Caught Offside* indicate that personal terms would not be an obstacle if a deal between the clubs can be agreed. The striker has previously been linked with Chelsea, with transfer talks collapsing in the final days of the 2022 summer window.
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De Zerbi seeks striker reinforcement
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham’s manager, has identified strengthening the forward line as a priority before the transfer window closes on 30 August 2024. The club are monitoring Richarlison’s future after the Brazil forward scored 12 goals in all competitions last season. De Zerbi described Richarlison as an important player but acknowledged his future remains uncertain.
Speaking after Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Chelsea in Sydney on 27 July 2024, De Zerbi said: "I like him as a player, as a guy. It’s unbelievable the attitude and behaviour, but at the end we have to respect what he wants to do. And we know, every one of us knows what he wants to do."
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It’s not so easy to find another striker like Richarlison, because he scores goals... he scored 12 goals last season, not through luck, because he feels the way to score.
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur manager
Richarlison’s contract runs until June 2027, but his future has been the subject of speculation amid reported interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. De Zerbi confirmed there are no issues between the player and the club, describing him as a "lovely guy" who is well-liked by teammates and staff.
What happens next
Negotiations between Tottenham and Galatasaray are expected to continue in the coming days. If the clubs fail to agree a fee, Tottenham may turn their attention to other targets. The Premier League transfer window closes at 23:00 BST on 30 August 2024, with no further deals permitted until January 2025.
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+How much have Tottenham bid for Victor Osimhen?
Tottenham have submitted an opening bid of £50 million to £55 million for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, according to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur. The offer is below Galatasaray’s asking price of £65 million for the 27-year-old.
+Why are Tottenham interested in Victor Osimhen?
Roberto De Zerbi is seeking to strengthen Tottenham’s forward line before the transfer window closes on 30 August 2024. Richarlison’s future remains uncertain, and Osimhen is seen as a potential replacement or reinforcement for the squad.
+When does the transfer window close?
The Premier League transfer window closes at 23:00 BST on 30 August 2024. Tottenham must complete any deals before this deadline, or wait until the January 2025 window to sign new players.
+How many goals did Richarlison score last season?
Richarlison scored 12 goals in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur during the 2023-24 season. Roberto De Zerbi described him as an important player but confirmed his future at the club is unclear.
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