'No one should bend it' - Galatasaray chief warns Chelsea, other suitors Osimhen is their player until June
Published: December 04, 2024
Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has vowed that the club will resist any attempt to lure Victor Osimhen away from the club in the January transfer window.The Lion are enjoying the services of the Nigerian striker who has been in blistering form since he joined from Napoli last summer.Osimhen has been in prolific for...
'I haven't seen such hunger' - Former Fenerbahce winger amazed by Osimhen's incredible desire
Published: December 03, 2024
Former Fenerbahçe winger Tümer Metin has been amazed by the performances of Victor Osimhen for Galatasaray.The Super Eagles striker has taken the Trendyol Süper Lig by storm, helping Okan Buruk’s side maintain their status as the best team in the Turkish top-flight.Galatasaray lead the standings after 13 games wit...
'He is the first player' - Mourinho singles out Nigerian forward for praise after historic feat v Fenerbahce
Published: December 03, 2024
Nigerian forward, David Okereke has garnered praise from former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho following his impressive performance in Gaziantep's recent Super Lig match against Fenerbahce.Despite his team's 3-1 defeat at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Okereke's equalizing goal just before halftime earned him the reco...
'Should stay calm a little longer' - Galatasaray great advises Osimhen to keep his cool
Published: December 02, 2024
Ümit Davala, who won four Turkish Super Lig titles with Galatasaray and a bronze medal at the 2002 Fifa World Cup, has urged Victor Osimhen to exercise patience after he was unable to find the net against Eyüpspor on Sunday.Although Osimhen did not score, he did contribute an assist during the match, which ended in a...
'Different as night and day' - Galatasaray insider compares Osimhen's partnerships with Icardi, Batshuayi
Published: December 02, 2024
Galatasaray insider Oğuz Altay has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's partnerships with Michy Batshuayi and Mauro Icardi, highlighting the differences in the Nigerian striker's performances when paired with either of the two players.Galatasaray has been grappling with squad depth issues in recent matches, highlig...
'Of course it was a penalty' - Galatasaray striker Osimhen insists referee should have pointed to the spot
Published: December 01, 2024
Victor Osimhen believes he should have been given a penalty during Galatasaray's 2-2 draw with Eyüpspor in the Trendyol Süper Lig fixture played on Sunday at the RAMS Park. As reported by various outlets in the Turkish press, the match was marred with a lot of controversial decisions from referee Oguzhan Çakir, one...
'Looks like an Italian model' - Former Besiktas star claims Osimhen outshines Immobile in ambition
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Besiktas midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested that Victor Osimhen's ambition sets him apart from Ciro Immobile, winner of Lazio's Player of the Year for 2019-2020.Engin's remarks come in light of Osimhen's impressive performance since joining Galatasaray on loan from Napoli this summer.Osimhen has quickly made a...
'If Osimhen won't be there' - Club icon backs Galatasaray to land bigger striker if Nigerian moves on
Published: December 01, 2024
Former Galatasaray star Burak Yılmaz has expressed confidence in the Turkish champions' ability to attract a superior striker should Victor Osimhen depart the club this summer. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, has made a significant impact during his tenure, netting eight goals and pr...
'The other is Osimhen' - Emre names the top two elite center forwards in the world
Published: November 30, 2024
Turkish football expert Emre Bol reckons that there are only two elite center forwards in the world at the moment, including once currently on the books of Super Lig champions Galatasaray.Emre believes Manchester City's Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen are...
'He can't get along with Batshuayi - Ex-Besiktas midfielder suggests ideal partner for Osimhen
Published: November 29, 2024
Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has suggested the ideal striking partner for Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen.Okan Buruk has preferred to play with two strikers since the arrival of the Super Eagles star and settled for him and Mauro Icardi as his first-choice strikers.However, Icardi picked up an injury and...
UEL: Osimhen scores strange goal, livid to see winner disallowed as Galatasaray held by AZ Alkmaar
Published: November 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen scored and got another chalked off during Galatasaray's 1-1 draw with AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League matchday five fixture played at the AFAS Stadion on Thursday night.Two minutes into the game, Sven Mijnans gave AZ Alkmaar the lead, burying the ball home after Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Musle...
'Top player' - Agent confirms Trabzonspor have made enquiries about signing Super Eagles defender
Published: November 27, 2024
The agent of Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemeachi has confirmed reports linking the player to Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor as the winter transfer window approaches.Onyemaechi, who has been a standout performer for Boavista in Portugal, is reportedly under consideration by the Black Sea Storm due to his solid d...
'Icardi is jealous of Osimhen' - Ex-Besiktas defender makes controversial remarks about Galatasaray stars
Published: November 26, 2024
Former Beşiktaş defender Selim Soydan has made an interesting claim about Galatasaray star strikers Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi.The arrival of the Super Eagles forward raised concern regarding how Okan Buruk will deploy him and the Argentina international who has been one of the major contributors to the team's s...
'Even if Osimhen doesn't stay' - Turkish football expert claims Galatasaray are eyeing Liverpool star
Published: November 26, 2024
Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly exploring a blockbuster move to secure Liverpool's Mohamed Salah as uncertainty surrounds the future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli during the summer transfer window, has been in scintillating form since arriving in Ist...
'N132.3b is too much'- Ex-Turkish midfielder admits Galatasaray can't afford to sign Osimhen on full deal
Published: November 24, 2024
Former Turkish midfielder Yilmaz Vural has admitted that Galatasaray cannot afford to sign Victor Osimhen on a full deal.The Nigerian striker has been the centre of attraction for the 2023/2024 Süper Lig champions, demonstrating his quality in front of goal and selflessness by providing assists for his teammates.He fa...