By our reporter 22.4.2026
Real Madrid could make a move for Victor Osimhen in the summer in a bid to beef up their attack.
According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid are looking to make Osimhen their number nine, with a view of letting Kylian Mbappé move to his preferred attacking midfielder role.
Galatasaray are understood to be demanding at least €100 million for their star striker and it remains to be seen if Real Madrid could table a bid for the striker.
Osimhen himself is believed is opened to the prospect of a move to the Spanish capital where fellow Nigerian star Ademola Lookman in January teamed up with Atletico Madrid and has been making the headlines. It could the chance for Osimhen to sign for a big club, he and his fans always wished for.
His performances this season, 19 goals and 7 assists across 29 matches in the Süper Lig and Champions League, have further underlined his credentials as one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards.
“Real Madrid’s main target remains Victor Osimhen,” the report stated, adding that the club aims to build a new attacking line with Mbappé as the reference point and Osimhen leading the charge in LaLiga.
Real Madrid’s coaching staff is said to be impressed by Osimhen’s physical dominance, aerial prowess, and clinical finishing. They view his mobility and explosive speed as the ideal complement to Mbappé’s style, potentially creating one of the most versatile and terrifying attacking units in world football.