Atlético inquires about Osimhen

Victor Osimhen could be on the move again this summer with the striker – heavily linked with a transfer to United in the past – reportedly a target for Atletico Madrid.

Reports in the Spanish press claim Atleti have held talks with Osimhen about a move to the Spanish capital and the source of those claims, AS, doesn’t stop there.

Summer will be a busy one for Atlético Madrid, although they won’t be the only club needing to make significant moves to strengthen their squad for next season. Simeone will be without Griezmann next season, and Julián Álvarez could leave, though not for Barcelona . But clubs like PSG and Arsenal are closely monitoring the Argentine striker’s situation.

Atlético Madrid’s sporting management is active. The club has inquired about Super Eagles red-hot striker Victor Osimhen, the 27-year-old from Galatasaray. He’s an important player, a striker who could leave the Turkish club this season. Many top European clubs are monitoring him, and sources in the Premier League claim he’s a priority target for Manchester United . Atlético is keeping a close eye on the situation in case Julián Álvarez ultimately leaves the Metropolitano. It wouldn’t be a simple operation, but Osimhen is a veteran striker with a proven eye for goal, currently in his prime.

Osimhen has a market value of €75 million and his contract with Galatasaray expires in 2029. A center forward and Nigerian international, he has had a very good season. He has scored 15 goals in the Turkish league and seven in the Champions League in a total of 33 appearances.

Galatasaray paid Napoli €75 million for the player in 2025. He had already played there on loan for a season. He became the most expensive signing in Turkish football history, so his current club won’t make it easy to negotiate with any clubs interested in the striker. His salary is also a problem, as he earns €15 million net per season.

The player’s contract does not include a fixed release clause, but his transfer agreement with Napoli included an “anti-Italian” penalty. If the Turkish club sells the Nigerian striker to any Serie A team before the summer of 2027, they will have to pay Napoli a penalty of €70 million.