By our reporter 20.8.2026
Top striker Victor Osimhen has shot down rumours of his transfer to the Premier League to join Arsenal or other clubs.
Various reports in the media hinted that Arsenal are talking to Galatasaray and are ready to throw Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli into their negotiations.
“There’s no plans to leave Galatasaray for now! I’m not planning to join Arsenal or other clubs currently except in the future,” Osimhen was quoted as saying.
Also transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said there were no talks between Arsenal and Galatasaray on Osimhen and there is likely not going to be any for now.
He also stated that Tottenham Hotspur are not in the hunt for Osimhen.
“I don’t have any confirmation regarding the name of Victor Osimhen, which has been going around in recent days and weeks. This is the situation regarding Tottenham Hotspur,” he said.
Osimhen...staying put at Galatasaray.