Tottenham have made an offer for Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, but the proposal has been rejected because the Turkish club is demanding at least 75 million euros (£65m) for the Nigeria international.
The approach confirms Tottenham’s intention to strengthen their attacking options, with the London club now ready to make Osimhen their main target for the position.
However, the player’s salary is also proving to be a significant obstacle in the negotiations. Even if Tottenham meet Galatasaray’s valuation, an agreement over Osimhen’s personal terms will still need to be reached before a transfer can progress.
The fact that Tottenham are looking for a forward is no longer a secret. Several names have already been linked with the role, but the club are now expected to focus their efforts on trying to secure Osimhen’s arrival.
Galatasaray’s response means Tottenham face a substantial financial commitment if they are to sign the Nigerian. The Turkish club have made clear that they want a fee of at least 75 million euros for his services, while Osimhen’s wage demands add a separate complication to the discussions.
The striker’s salary is therefore a key point in the talks between the two clubs. Although Tottenham have made their interest concrete by submitting an offer, the negotiations remain difficult because of the gap between Galatasaray’s valuation and the conditions required to complete the deal.
For now, the proposal has been turned down. Tottenham must decide whether to improve their offer to meet Galatasaray’s demands, while also determining whether they can reach terms with Osimhen over his wages.
The forward has emerged as the club’s preferred option after a number of candidates were considered. Tottenham’s search for an attacker had already become a prominent part of their transfer planning, but their pursuit of Osimhen now appears to be the central focus.
Any agreement will require progress on both fronts: Galatasaray must be satisfied with the transfer fee and Osimhen’s salary expectations must be accommodated. The existing offer has not been enough to persuade the Turkish club to sell, and the wage issue remains unresolved.
As a result, Tottenham’s attempt to bring Osimhen to the club is at an early and challenging stage. The player’s availability has prompted a clear response from the London side, but Galatasaray’s minimum demand of 75 million euros, combined with the Nigerian’s salary, currently stands between the two sides and a possible transfer.
