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English powerhouse Chelsea has reportedly renewed their interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who currently plays for Türkiye’s Galatasaray, after previously halting negotiations over personal terms during the 2024 transfer window.
According to reports from English outlet Football Transfers, Chelsea’s forward lineup for next season remains under review, while the London club is still said to view Osimhen as a potential long-term solution up front.
Chelsea came close to finalizing a move for Osimhen from Napoli last year following his exclusion from the Italian club, but the deal collapsed when the parties failed to reach an agreement on salary. Following his temporary switch to Galatasaray, the 26-year-old scored an impressive 37 goals in 41 appearances during the 2024-25 season.
After his loan spell, the Istanbul club signed him permanently for a club-record €75 million ($86.72 million), making him the most expensive player in Turkish football history.
Since his permanent move, Osimhen has maintained his prolific form, scoring nine goals in 12 matches this season, including six in the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, Turkish media reported that Galatasaray is not considering any offers for Osimhen below €140 million ($161.89 million). His strong performances have reportedly drawn attention from leading European clubs, including FC Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain, along with Saudi teams preparing lucrative salary proposals to attract the Nigerian striker.
Barcelona and Liverpool are said to be leading the race to secure his services next summer, despite the Spanish club’s financial constraints and the English side’s recent forward signings of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
Sources cited by Turkish daily Fanatik suggest that clubs from Saudi Arabia are preparing lucrative contract proposals exceeding €43 million per year in an effort to lure the Nigerian international away from Europe.
Osimhen remains under contract with Galatasaray until 2029 and does not have a release clause in his deal.
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