'No European club would pay N241b' - Celikler makes bold claim about Osimhen amid Arsenal, Real Madrid links

Serdar Ali Çelikler has expressed doubts over the possibility of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen leaving Galatasaray this summer, citing the enormous financial demands required to complete any potential transfer.

Osimhen has enjoyed a remarkable campaign with the Turkish giants, scoring 59 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions and establishing himself as one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.

The Nigerian international’s impressive performances have reportedly attracted interest from several elite European clubs, including Arsenal and Real Madrid.

However, speaking on the Neo Spor YouTube channel, Çelikler insisted that the financial package required to secure the striker’s services could discourage potential suitors.

He added that no European club would be willing to spend €150 million, approximately N241 billion, to secure the transfer of the former Napoli striker.

"No one in Europe would pay 150 million Euros in transfer fees and 21 million Euros in net salary for Osimhen," Çelikler said via Habersarikirmizi.

He further noted that any club interested in signing the former Lille striker would likely need to negotiate a significantly reduced deal.

"If they offer between 75-100 million Euros in transfer fees, and Osimhen agrees to reduce his salary to 10 million Euros, then they could acquire him."

Çelikler further suggested that Osimhen could remain in Istanbul until the expiration of his contract if suitable financial terms are not met by interested clubs during the upcoming transfer window.

"Osimhen would stay until his contract expires," he stated.

Osimhen international still have about three years remaining on his contract with Galatasaray, with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2029.