Osimhen is offered to Barcelona...a decisive response from the Catalan administration

The name of the Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been repeated in the corridors of Barcelona during the past hours, after he was presented to the Catalan club’s management through intermediaries and player agents, as part of the ongoing movements witnessed in the summer transfer market.According to what was reported by the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, Osimhen’s name was put forward as one of the options available to strengthen Barcelona’s front line, at a time when the sports administration continues to work on completing its plan to strengthen the team’s offensive power in preparation for the season. The newspaper indicated that the Nigerian striker possesses technical specifications that are highly appreciated within the club, due to his scoring abilities and experience at the highest levels, but that has not prompted Barcelona to adjust its priorities or change its path in the file of offensive contracts so far.At the same time, reports have made it clear that offering the player to Barcelona does not mean the existence of official negotiations between the two parties, but rather comes within the usual moves that mediators make during transfer periods, by presenting the names of a number of players to major clubs. To explore the extent of its interest in the possibility of contracting with them.Osimhen is 27 years old, and he performed at distinguished levels last season with Galatasaray, where he participated in 33 matches in various competitions, during which he scored 22 goals and provided 7 assists, confirming his position as one of the most prominent strikers available on the market.It is also estimated that the player’s market value is close to 75 million euros, which is the same value with which he moved to Galatasaray in the coming year. From Napoli during the last summer transfer period, with a contract extending until the summer of 2029.Despite the circulation of Osimhen’s name within Barcelona, the Argentine striker Julian Alvarez still represents the first choice and the main priority for the sports administration to strengthen the spearhead position, within the plan that was prepared several months ago under the leadership of sporting director Deco.According to the same sources, the Osimhen file is currently no more than an opportunity presented to the Barcelona administration, without any practical steps or serious moves. Towards contracting with him, unless major developments occur in the club’s basic objectives file during the coming period.