Osimhen’s future in doubt after Nigeria coach confirms transfer talks

Victor Osimhen is once again at the centre of a global transfer scramble after a major admission from the Nigerian national team camp. Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle confirmed the striker is negotiating a move away from Galatasaray and said he was left out of the Super Eagles' friendly against Poland so he could settle his domestic future: “We miss two players because Victor Osimhen maybe he is about to change club, so I prefer he stays at home because if he plays and is not at 100 percent is not good.

For Lookman he is very tired and Atletico [Madrid] ask us to excuse him.” Interest spans the Premier League and Serie A, with Manchester United long linked and club legend Patrice Evra urging them to act. United already have Benjamin Sesko after a £74 million ($100m) move in 2025, but Osimhen’s proven goalscoring and comparisons to Didier Drogba continue to attract attention, particularly as Michael Carrick looks to add firepower.

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