Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has confirmed that Real Madrid are genuinely interested in signing Victor Osimhen, though he refused to divulge the source of his information.
Osimhen has been one of the most sought-after strikers in the world since helping Napoli win the Italian Serie A title in the 2022/23 season. After a complicated transfer saga, he eventually joined Galatasaray permanently in the summer of 2025 following a season-long loan.
During his loan at the Turkish club last season, he led the team to Turkish Super Lig and domestic cup titles while also finishing as the league’s top scorer.
His stock has risen in Turkey as he continues to score goals at an elite level. According to Transfermarkt, his performance in the UEFA Champions League this season, where he has scored six goals in three matches, has further alerted European clubs.
Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly listed the Nigerian forward as a priority target to give their explosive attack a focal point.
Speaking on the Global Football Insight Podcast, Oliseh said, “Real Madrid have the luxury now that they can say to Vinicius, go, because if you go, Mbappe can now go back to his natural position. So, it is not as if we lose you and we lose something.
“And there’s a lot of talk under the ground about the possibility of Osimhen being a candidate. I am not going to tell you how I got this information, but there’s a lot of talk. Let’s see how this plays out. But when I heard it from a top personality, I was happy for the young man.”
If the move materialises, it will allow Kylian Mbappe to move back to his preferred left wing role, while Osimhen will occupy the number nine position.
However, the deal will not come cheaply as Galatasaray are expected to demand at least €100m to sell the Nigerian forward, who will cost Madrid more than €20 million per year in wages.
