Victor Osimhen: Premier League Interest and Performance in Turkey

Victor Osimhen's recent performances for Galatasaray have become a focal point of discussion as the summer transfer window approaches. Despite a prolific season on paper, his struggles in converting clear-cut chances are raising concerns among potential suitors, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Barcelona, and Juventus.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been heavily linked with a move to a top European club. However, his performance against Bodrum on Friday night, where he missed four clear goal-scoring opportunities, has intensified scrutiny. According to WhoScored, Osimhen has missed a league-high 21 big chances this season, surpassing Fenerbahce’s Youssef El Nesyri, who has missed 18. While Osimhen has scored 21 goals in 25 appearances for Galatasaray, his conversion rate of 18.9% is one of the worst in the league.
Despite the criticism, Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has backed Osimhen to bounce back stronger. However, the missed opportunities, especially in one-on-one situations and inside the six-yard box, have not gone unnoticed by European clubs monitoring his progress.
Adding to the intrigue, reports from Turkish media suggest that Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with an English Premier League club, with Manchester United being the likely destination. According to these reports, Osimhen is set to sign a five-year contract worth €15 million per year net. Transfer specialists like Serdar Ali Celikler, Aygun Ozipek, and Ahmet Konanc have all indicated that Osimhen has decided to move to England.
However, Manchester United may need to sell players to fund such a high-profile signing. Reports suggest that Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, both of whom have failed to make a significant impact, could be offloaded. Amidst these transfer speculations, Turkish pundit Erman Toroglu has advised Osimhen against staying in the Turkish Super League, cautioning that it is often a destination for players past their prime.
Despite the missed chances and transfer rumors, Osimhen's work rate and overall impact on the team have been praised by pundits like Serhat Akin. As Osimhen's loan spell at Galatasaray nears its end, his future remains uncertain, but a move to the English Premier League appears increasingly likely.