Tottenham Hotspur Ready to Pounce on Victor Osimhen After Learning Barcelona’s Asking Price

It looks like Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a serious chase after Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker, who has been shining for Galatasaray these past two seasons, has also found his way onto Barcelona’s radar.

Osimhen’s story has been a roller‑coaster. After four prolific years at Napoli – 76 goals and 18 assists in 133 games – a botched move to Juventus and a failed transfer to Chelsea left him disillusioned. He spent the 2024‑25 season on loan at Galatasaray and the Turkish side made the deal permanent in 2025 for a staggering €75 million.

Since then he’s rediscovered his form, netting 59 goals and adding 16 assists in just 74 appearances. That kind of output naturally draws the attention of Europe’s elite, and both Barcelona and Tottenham are now in the mix.

According to reports sourced from Diario SPORT, Barcelona have been monitoring the striker for weeks, but the club’s wage demands are proving to be a stumbling block. That gap has opened a window for the Lilywhites, who, as Caught Offside notes, have received the go‑ahead to start official talks with Galatasaray.

Galatasaray are said to be firm on a fee around £65 million. Tottenham’s initial offer, however, is believed to sit in the £50‑55 million range – a clear sign they are trying to negotiate a discount while still showing genuine interest.

With Ferran Torres heading to Paris Saint‑Germain, Barcelona are desperate for a centre‑forward this summer. If the Spurs can close the gap on the price, they might snatch Osimhen before other suitors, including the Catalans, get a chance to step in.

In other Barcelona news, the club recently signed 18‑year‑old Belgian winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge for an €8.5 million fee. Bisiwu, who will split his time between the senior squad and the B‑team, told reporters he’s ready to do “everything Hansi Flick wants”. His arrival adds a fresh dimension to a side already juggling several transfer puzzles.

All eyes will now be on the negotiations. Should Tottenham pull the trigger, they could secure a world‑class striker and give Barcelona a warning that their own pursuit might need to be more aggressive than expected.