Former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has played down fresh speculation linking him with a move to Premier League giants Arsenal this summer.
The Nigeria international remains the subject of persistent transfer rumours despite Galatasaray’s reported stance that they are unwilling to sell the striker this summer for any fee.
Asked about the latest speculation over his future, Osimhen declined to give a definitive answer on whether he could join Arsenal.
“There are always rumours during the transfer windows.
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“I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then,” Osimhen was quoted as saying by Metro Sport.
Osimhen has previously reiterated his commitment to Galatasaray, where he helped the Turkish club win the domestic double last season.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) silver medallist joined Galatasaray after a spell with Napoli and has continued to attract interest from clubs across Europe.
For now, however, the striker appears focused on his responsibilities in Istanbul.
Osimhen made an immediate impact in Galatasaray’s Super Lig opener on Friday, scoring twice as the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Corum FK at RAMS Park.
He came close to opening the scoring in the 15th minute when he rose above his marker to meet a cross with a header, but his effort went narrowly wide.
Galatasaray eventually took the lead in the 53rd minute when Osimhen latched on to a precise pass from Lucas Torreira before chipping the advancing goalkeeper Marcos Felipe.
Corum equalised six minutes later through Alexandros Kyziridis, who found the net with a long-range effort.
The visitors then completed the turnaround two minutes later when Jesús Ramírez capitalised on a defensive error by Davinson Sánchez to make it 2-1.
Osimhen salvaged a point for Galatasaray in the 90th minute, connecting with a corner from Gabriel Sara and heading the ball into the bottom-left corner.
Corum finished the match with 10 men after Kyziridis was sent off in the 70th minute for a reckless tackle on Yunus Akgün.
The brace took some of the attention away from the latest transfer speculation, although Osimhen’s future is likely to remain a major talking point while the summer transfer window remains open.
