Tottenham Hotspur have made their move for Victor Osimhen, and according to multiple reports out of England and Turkey, the Nigerian striker is open to the switch. The north London club have reportedly tabled an opening offer worth between £50 million and £55 million for the Galatasaray forward, though Galatasaray are said to want closer to £65 million before they let their star man go.
For a club that has already spent well over £230 million this summer on names like Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, adding a proven goalscorer would complete what has been one of the most aggressive rebuilds in the Premier League this window.
What’s Actually Being Reported
The story picked up pace over the weekend when Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claimed Spurs had made their first concrete move for Osimhen. Caught Offside then reported that Tottenham’s hierarchy have received “sporting approval” to begin formal talks, and that reaching an agreement on personal terms “would not create a major obstacle.”
That last detail matters. Clubs can chase a player for months without ever finding out whether he actually wants to come. In this case, sources close to the deal suggest Osimhen himself is receptive to a move to north London, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to bring in a recognised number nine before the transfer window shuts.
Galatasaray, for their part, are not budging easily. They signed Osimhen for around €75 million last year and have watched him repay that fee many times over, so a £50-55 million opening bid was always going to be treated as a starting point rather than a serious offer. The Turkish champions are holding firm on a figure nearer £65 million, and Tottenham will likely have to move closer to that number if they want a deal done.
Why Spurs Want Him
Tottenham’s attack has looked short of a genuine focal point for much of the year. Dominic Solanke has had his moments but hasn’t fully solved the problem, and Richarlison’s long-term future at the club remains uncertain. De Zerbi wants a striker who can lead the line with pace, physicality and end product, and Osimhen ticks every one of those boxes.
The numbers back that up. Since leaving Napoli, Osimhen has scored 59 goals and set up 16 more in 74 official appearances for Galatasaray. Add his time in Naples and the past four seasons alone have brought 107 goals in 145 games across all competitions, including 16 goals in 27 Champions League outings. He has also helped fire his teams to three league titles in that span: the Scudetto with Napoli in 2022/23, followed by back-to-back Süper Lig titles with Galatasaray.
Former Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti, who worked closely with Osimhen during his title-winning season, has previously described him as a “complete striker,” pointing to his pace, determination and physical presence as qualities few forwards in Europe can match.
The Competition Tottenham Are Up Against
Spurs are not alone in the race. Manchester United and Chelsea are both said to be monitoring the situation, and Chelsea in particular have history here, having come close to signing Osimhen two years ago before that deal collapsed late in the window. Atletico Madrid have also been credited with an interest.
That competition could work in Galatasaray’s favour, giving them room to hold out for their asking price or even push it higher rather than accept Tottenham’s opening number.
Nothing is close to being finalised. Talks are still described as being at an early stage, and the gap between what Tottenham have offered and what Galatasaray want is sizeable enough that it could still take weeks to close, if it closes at all. Spurs continue their pre-season schedule with matches against Getafe on August 8 and Hoffenheim on August 15 as they build toward the new Premier League campaign, and how the Osimhen chase unfolds may hinge partly on what happens with Richarlison’s future.
For now, the picture is this: Tottenham want him, the player appears open to the move, and the only real obstacle left is the fee. Whether Spurs return with an improved bid before the deadline will say a lot about how seriously they intend to pursue Nigeria’s most in-form forward this summer.
