2024/2025 UEFA Europa League winners, Tottenham Hotspur, could be set to lose one of their vital attackers as Galatasaray prepare to replace Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.
Osimhen joined the Turkish Giants on loan from Napoli, and made his mark at RAMS Park, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 games for Okan Buruk’s side.
The prolific goalscorer also lifted the Turkish League title and league cup. Although they want to keep him at the club beyond this summer, the Super Eagles star has offers from several clubs in Europe and beyond.
Osimhen has rejected two offers from Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal, including a $46m annual salary package.
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Galatasaray still harbour faint hopes of the Nigerian choosing to permanently sign for them after he rejected Al-Hilal, but they face stiff competition for the signature of the ex-LOSC Lille man.
Manchester United and Premier League winners, Liverpool, who were recently reported to have offered Napoli two players in part exchange, meanwhile interest from Arsenal and Chelsea have grown faint in the past few weeks.
Galatasaray’s interest in Tottenham Hotspur forward
As per Turkish outlet, Posta, the name in the frame to replace Osimhen, should he take the mouth-watering offer from Al-Hilal, is Tottenham’s versatile attacker, Richarlison Andrade.
The Lilywhites have a good business history with Galatasaray, with their most recent sale to the Turkish side being Tanguy Ndombele who was an important midfielder in his time at RAMS Park.
According to the report, the UEFA Europa League winners are more than happy to allow the Brazilian leave this summer, either on loan or on a permanent basis.
Richarlison joined Thomas Frank’s side from Everton for £60m in 2022 off the back of a season where he scored 11 goals and provided five assists for the Toffees in the league.
However, the turn-out on the deal has been less than profitable for Spurs as the 28-year-old’s time in London has been laiden with injuries, suspensions and inconsistency in performances. Additionally, he was referred for mental health counselling at some point.
With a new start to come under Thomas Frank, Spurs are prepared to cut their losses with Richarlison, but that’ll depend on Victor Osimhen’s eventual decision as the transfer market this summer gets even more interesting.