Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 18 Aug 2026
Arsenal and Tottenham both offer Osimhen his dream squad number
The north London rivals are using the No. 45 shirt as a lure for the Galatasaray striker.
V. Osimhen
player
Player
Victor Osimhen
Position
Striker
Current club
Galatasaray
Linked clubs
Arsenal, Tottenham
Age
27
What happened. Arsenal and Tottenham have both shown interest in Victor Osimhen, and each can offer him the No. 45 shirt he currently wears at Galatasaray as an incentive.
- Osimhen has scored 61 goals and assisted 16 in 75 appearances for Galatasaray.
- Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Al-Hilal and Manchester United are also tracking him.
- Osimhen refused to rule out a move, saying he focuses on his job.
“There are always rumours during the transfer windows. I'll focus on my job.”
— Victor Osimhen
The transfer battle is heating up with multiple clubs interested, but the squad number offer could give the north London clubs an edge.
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