Victor Osimhen’s sensational season at Galatasaray has made headlines across Europe, as the Nigerian striker capped his loan spell from Napoli with a historic domestic double and now finds himself at the center of a fierce Premier League transfer battle.

Osimhen, 26, arrived in Istanbul last September after being dropped from Napoli’s first-team squad by Antonio Conte, following a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia. Determined to prove his worth, he quickly became the talisman for Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray, firing an astonishing 35 goals and providing eight assists in just 39 appearances-setting a new club record for most goals by a foreign player in a single season and surpassing the legendary Mario Jardel.

His impact was immediate and decisive. In the Turkish Cup final, Osimhen scored twice in a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor, delivering Galatasaray their 19th Cup title and ending a six-year wait for the trophy. Days later, he was again on the scoresheet as Galatasaray sealed their 25th Turkish Super Lig crown with another 3-0 win, this time over Kayserispor, completing a coveted domestic double. Osimhen’s heroics have not only endeared him to the Galatasaray faithful but also cemented his status as one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.

As his loan spell draws to a close, Osimhen’s future is the subject of intense speculation. While Galatasaray would love to retain their record-breaking forward, the financial realities of modern football and Osimhen’s own ambitions make a return to Istanbul unlikely. Instead, the Premier League beckons.

Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal are all vying for his signature, with Paris Saint-Germain and Nottingham Forest also monitoring the situation. Chelsea, in particular, have maintained a long-standing interest, having come close to signing Osimhen last summer before negotiations collapsed over wage demands. However, recent reports suggest that the striker’s salary expectations are not as prohibitive as previously believed, and Chelsea insiders remain confident a deal can be struck. Osimhen himself is reportedly “adamant” about joining the Blues, regardless of their Champions League status.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to have reached a “basic agreement” with Napoli, intensifying the transfer tug-of-war. Arsenal’s interest remains strong as they seek a proven goalscorer to bolster their attack.

For now, Osimhen remains focused on finishing the season in style with Galatasaray, but his next destination appears set to be England’s top flight. As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on the Nigerian star whose exploits in Turkey have made him the hottest property in European football.