Victor Osimhen’s stay in Istanbul could prove brief, less than a year after his headline move to Galatasaray, with Arsenal and Juventus both monitoring the Nigerian striker’s situation closely.

Victor Osimhen, 27, joined the Turkish giants in a €75 million deal and is contracted until 2029, but growing interest from Europe’s elite has raised fresh questions about how long he will remain in Turkey.

At Arsenal, recruitment plans are believed to prioritise Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The Argentine, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in 2024, remains under contract until 2030, making any potential transfer complex and expensive. With that in mind, Osimhen has reportedly been identified as a leading alternative, especially if Alvarez proves unattainable.

Sources suggest Galatasaray are reluctant to entertain any sale in 2026, yet a bid in the region of €100 million could trigger serious negotiations, particularly if Osimhen expresses a desire to return to a top European league. The striker is understood to be open to a Premier League move, having already cemented his legacy in Serie A with Napoli.

Juventus are also keeping a close eye on developments. Reports from Italy indicate the Turin club is impressed by Galatasaray’s financial commitment to Osimhen and could make a move if the opportunity arises.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk recently addressed the financial scale of the deal, saying: “Galatasaray’s transfer fees and salaries have been going up since last year. With Osimhen’s transfer fee and salary, you could probably put together a full team.

“We need to take these things into account. We brought in some very important players for the team, such as Singo, Ugurcan, Sane, and Ilkay. Every team has a budget, and when you set up budgets at the start of the season, you need to follow that budget closely.”

Those comments have reportedly resonated at Juventus, where head coach Luciano Spalletti is eager to reunite with the striker he guided to Napoli’s historic Serie A title in 2023.

Under Spalletti, Osimhen enjoyed a career-defining campaign, scoring 26 league goals to claim the Golden Boot and lead Napoli to their first Scudetto in decades.

With Juventus planning a potential attacking overhaul and Dusan Vlahovic’s future uncertain, Osimhen is viewed as a statement signing who could spearhead a new era in Turin.

On the pitch, the former Lille forward continues to justify the attention. He has registered 14 goals and one assist in 20 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray.

At the international level, he scored four goals and provided two assists in six matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), earning a place in the Team of the Tournament after helping Nigeria secure a bronze medal.