Tottenham Hotspur have taken a significant step in their pursuit of Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, reportedly securing sporting clearance to enter formal discussions before the new Premier League campaign.
Tottenham move for Osimhen
- New head coach Roberto De Zerbi has identified Osimhen as his leading transfer priority this summer as he seeks to reshape Tottenham’s attacking department.
- Although Spurs can now open talks, a difference in valuation remains between the clubs. Tottenham’s early internal assessment places the potential transfer at between £50 million and £55 million, while Galatasaray want a larger fee that reflects Osimhen’s prolific goalscoring record.
- Negotiations with the player’s representatives are not expected to present a significant problem, provided Tottenham and Galatasaray can first reach agreement on the transfer amount.
- Tottenham’s position could be challenged by interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Atlético Madrid, all of whom continue to monitor the Super Eagles forward.
- Competition from those clubs could lead to a bidding contest, taking the eventual fee above Spurs’ current valuation and putting their apparent advantage in the race at risk.
