Arsenal have been linked to Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray's own transfer dealings has seen a pathway open for a possible move
Galatasaray have made an approach for a new striker as Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with Arsenal
Galatasaray have made an approach for a new striker as Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with Arsenal(Image: (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images))
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Galatasaray have reportedly opened talks with RB Leipzig for striker Conrad Harder amid Victor Osimhen transfer links to Arsenal. The Nigeria international has emerged as an option for Mikel Arteta's side following talks with Galatasaray over potential deals for Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli.
The Turkish champions lodged a formal bid for Martinelli, who rejected the move, while Nwaneri is another name on their transfer shortlist in addition to Rafael Leao and Bruno Fernandes.
Manchester United are said to have turned down an approach from Galatasaray for their captain but AC Milan and Arsenal are open to departures for Leao and Nwaneri, respectively. The latter and Martinelli were not involved in the Community Shield win over Manchester City.
That has sparked further transfer speculation over the attacking duo while Osimhen continues to be linked to Arsenal and those are only likely to ramp up following a Galatasaray decision. According to Sky Sports Germany, they are exploring a deal for Leipzig's Harder with contact made.
Their report has stated that Gala want a loan with an option-to-buy while Leipzig are prepared to sell. Harder is interested in the move but is not the only striker under consideration.
Mohamed Salah, Mason Greenwood and Leandro Trossard are just a few household names that will be playing in the Turkish Super Lig but Galatasaray are yet to seal a marquee transfer.
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If anything, a big departure could be on the cards with Osimhen adding fuel to the fire when recently asked about his future. He said: "There are always rumours in transfer seasons. I will take care of my business. I am focused on my job, then we will see and think further."
The Gunners remain in the market for an attacker after Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea and Vinicius Junior chose to stay at Real Madrid and sign a new contract.
Julian Alvarez continues to be linked with a move to Emirates Stadium. He returned to Atletico Madrid last week but Diego Simeone has revealed that he won't feature against Malaga on Wednesday evening.
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Speaking at a press conference, via Marca, the Atletico boss said: "I still think the same way. I take care of the sporting side. We've been talking as we always do.
"From a sporting perspective, we need more training sessions with him so he can improve. He's one of the best attacking players... if not the best." Alvarez was a late returner from the World Cup after making it to the final with Argentina.
He added: "I think if the club owner spoke so bluntly about what he said, that's all there is to it, it's more than clear. This is like when you go to court... there's nothing more to it. We take care of the person and the player, we understand that he's not in condition to play in this match."