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Football Frenzy: PSG's €150M Mega-Bid for Super Eagles Star Shakes Transfer Market

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Football Frenzy: PSG's €150M Mega-Bid for Super Eagles Star Shakes Transfer Market

Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen, who has consistently been one of the world's most sought-after marksmen over the past five years, is once again at the center of transfer speculation linking him to French Ligue 1 club PSG. Past attempts to facilitate a move to the Parisian giants did not materialize, but renewed interest from PSG highlights Osimhen's continued excellence on the pitch.

The 26-year-old recently joined Turkish club Galatasaray in the summer for a league-record €75 million, and he has wasted no time in proving his immense quality. This season, Osimhen leads the goal-scoring charts in the UEFA Champions League with an impressive six goals in just three appearances, including a record-breaking hattrick against Ajax. His prolific goal-scoring prowess has been evident across Belgium, France, and Italy before his move to Turkey.

Osimhen's exceptional performances have garnered attention from numerous top clubs, and fresh reports from Fichajes indicate that PSG is seriously considering making a move for the former Lille player. According to these reports, PSG coach Luis Enrique has specifically requested the club to sign a top-tier striker in the mold of Osimhen. This desire stems from the fact that PSG's current number 9, Goncalo Ramos, who arrived from Benfica for €65 million two years ago, has not been entirely convincing. Enrique believes a striker of Osimhen's caliber would be instrumental in helping PSG maintain its position at the pinnacle of European football.

Amidst PSG's interest, Galatasaray has reportedly set a steep asking price for their star forward. Fichajes suggests that the Turkish giants will only entertain offers in the region of €150 million for Victor Osimhen. This valuation is not surprising, considering Galatasaray's recent €75 million investment in him and the substantial 'monster payment package' they have committed to. The club aims to recoup a significant portion, if not more, of their outlay, especially given that a player of comparable level, Alexander Isak, commanded over €140 million in the last summer transfer window.

PSG has a well-documented history as heavy spenders in the transfer market, famously setting a world record of €222 million for Neymar. With Osimhen having been linked to PSG previously, if Les Parisiens are truly determined to secure his services, they are expected to 'break the bank' and allocate the necessary funds to make the high-profile transfer a reality.

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