Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has re-emerged as a transfer target for Barcelona after the club executed a U-turn on their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, according to reports from Soccernet.ng.
Barcelona initially targeted Álvarez as Robert Lewandowski’s replacement but were blocked by Atlético’s insistence on his €500 million release clause.
The Spanish champions have now made contact with Bournemouth for 20-year-old Eli Kroupi Jr., valued at €130 million, but if that deal falls through, Osimhen could return as an option.
However, Galatasaray are demanding over €120 million for the Nigerian, who also has high wage demands.
Key Points:
Osimhen’s future remains uncertain as Barcelona explore multiple striker options.
Galatasaray’s €120m+ valuation could price out Barcelona unless Osimhen accepts wage cuts.
Bournemouth’s €130m asking price for Kroupi may make Osimhen the more viable option.
Other elite clubs, including Man United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG, are also interested.
The transfer window dynamics could see Osimhen make a late move to a European giant.
