How much Barcelona would need to pay Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen

An insight into the price-tag laid out by Turkish giants Galatasaray to sanction a sale for rumoured Barcelona transfer target Victor Osimhen has been provided.

The news comes by way of Turkey, as cited by Fichajes, and confirms that the Nigerian will not come on the cheap.

In fact, far from it…

Galatasaray are said to be seeking a sum in the region of €120 million to come to the table over negotiations regarding a potential sale.

Osimhen, in the eyes of Barcelona, is an ideal profile of player to replace the outgoing Robert Lewandowski in Hansi Flick’s frontline.

The former Napoli man, though, nevertheless represents a plan B for the Camp Nou brass.

This comes with Atlético Madrid standout Julián Alvarez, despite the difficulties involved in opening talks with a direct La Liga rival, standing out above all others on the shortlist of strikers drawn up by Deco and co.

Conor Laird – GSFN