Victor Osimhen’s name has entered Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer conversation after a report from Transfer Feed claimed the north London club are considering a move for the Galatasaray striker.
No official contact has taken place yet, although the report adds that the situation could change within days if Spurs decide to step up their interest. Right now, everything is up in the air.
Manchester United are watching the same market closely and are believed to have renewed their pursuit of a proven goalscorer after missing out on previous attacking targets. Can Tottenham land their man? Or will the Red Devils beat them to the punch?
How much will Victor Osimhen cost?
Galatasaray secured Osimhen on a permanent deal in July 2025 and tied him to a contract until the summer of 2029. That position gives the Turkish champions little reason to negotiate cheaply.
Transfermarkt currently values the Nigerian international at €75 million, while any serious bid would probably need to climb much higher before discussions even begin.
The 27-year-old delivered some astonishing numbers throughout the 2025/26 season, scoring 41 goals and supplying 10 assists in 52 Süper Lig appearances. His international record is equally impressive, standing at 35 goals in 52 matches for Nigeria. He looks tailor-made for the hustle and bustle of the Premier League.
Arsenal and Chelsea both explored deals for Osimhen during previous transfer windows, yet neither club reached an agreement due to the overall transfer fee and salary demands.
Would Osimhen suit Roberto De Zerbi?
There is no debate over Osimhen’s quality. He’s one of Europe’s most ruthless finishers. Defenders hate facing him because he attacks space with real aggression, dominates in the air and constantly forces mistakes through relentless pressing. That doesn’t automatically make him the right signing for Tottenham.
Roberto De Zerbi asks his centre-forwards to become part of every passing sequence. His striker must be able to receive the ball under pressure, recycle possession, draw defenders out of shape and create room for runners before thinking about finishing. It’s a demanding role that depends on calm decision-making in tight areas.
Osimhen plays a different game. He thrives once attacks become direct and open, where his movement and athleticism separate him from defenders. Asking him to spend long periods linking play could limit the qualities that make him such a feared striker. He needs to be used to his strengths to maximise his effectiveness.
We don’t see this as a realistic move. Tottenham have already committed enormous money to sign players including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. Adding another package worth around £90-100 million, alongside elite wages, feels excessive when wide attacking depth still demands attention.
Spurs, historically, have not been known as a club who spend such an enormous amount of money. It would be without precedent, but these are unprecedented times in North London.
Manchester United’s tactics suit Osimhen far better, while Spurs would gain greater value by investing those resources elsewhere rather than forcing an expensive tactical compromise.