PSG back in hunt for Osimhen

… Set to rival Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain has reopened its pursuit of Victor Osimhen only a few months after the Super Eagles forward joined Galatasaray permanently.

PSG’s renewed interest is an indication that manager, Luis Enrique has unexpectedly reversed his long-standing opposition to signing the Nigerian striker, according to a Goal.com report.

The reigning Champions League winner is now prepared to rival Real Madrid, who has also been linked with a move for Osimhen in recent days.

For months, former Barca boss, Enrique had resisted the idea of bringing Osimhen to Paris, reportedly concerned that the forward’s fiery temperament might disrupt the team’s balance. But internal discussions at PSG have shifted sharply in recent weeks.

Declining performances from Gonçalo Ramos, coupled with limitations in the team’s attacking structure, have forced a strategic rethink.

The reports suggest that PSG sporting director, Luis Campos, who has maintained discreet links with Osimhen during his time at Galatasaray, has now been given approval to intensify negotiations.

The club views next summer as a realistic window for a deal, with Enrique no longer vetoing the profile he once dismissed. The shift is understood to reflect growing pressure on PSG to rejuvenate their frontline.

Galatasaray, however, remains firm in the short term. The Turkish champion is refusing to entertain winter discussions, determined to keep their marquee forward until the end of the season.

But there is quiet recognition in Istanbul that a significant offer, likely north of €100m, could eventually alter their stance. The club paid €75m to sign the striker from Napoli and are confident of turning a major profit.

Barcelona is also monitoring the situation closely as they begin planning for life beyond Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next June. The Catalan interest adds a further layer of complexity to a saga already fuelled by Enrique’s dramatic change of heart.

While PSG reorganise its strategy, Real Madrid has quietly accelerated its. The Spanish giant is preparing an offer exceeding €100m for Osimhen as club looks to reshape its attack and restore Kylian Mbappé to his favoured left-wing role next season.

Negotiations with Galatasaray are expected to be complicated. The Turkish champion wants full value for the record signing and believes it can exceed the €75m it invested. With PSG, Barcelona and other top European clubs circling, the final fee could easily surpass €100m.