Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Osimhen's Dream Move to Chelsea Revealed as Arsenal, Spurs Circle
Victor Osimhen has always eyed Chelsea, but Arsenal and Spurs now join the chase.
V. Osimhen
player
Player
Victor Osimhen
Position
Striker
Current club
Galatasaray
Linked clubs
Arsenal, Tottenham, Chelsea, Al Hilal
Reported fee
£58m (price tag); Al Hilal offer £110m
What happened. Victor Osimhen is linked with a summer move from Galatasaray, with Arsenal and Tottenham interested, while Al Hilal has a huge offer on the table.
- Osimhen almost joined Arsenal in 2016 but chose Wolfsburg.
- He has been open to a Premier League move since 2023.
- Al Hilal's £110m offer is already on the table.
“I think playing in one of the top five”
— Victor Osimhen
Osimhen's preference for Chelsea could complicate Arsenal and Spurs' pursuit.
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