Barcelona have reportedly added Victor Osimhen to their shortlist of strikers for the summer 2026 transfer window, according to Africa Digital News.
The Nigerian forward who is no longer a Napoli player; he completed a high-profile permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2025 after an extremely productive loan spell the previous season. That transfer was a record investment for the Turkish club and underlines why any consideration of Osimhen would be financially complicated for Barca.
Sources say Barcelona’s sporting department have placed Osimhen on a long-list as part of forward planning rather than mounting an immediate, concrete bid. Club officials are assessing multiple scenarios for the summer of 2026 as they seek a durable centre-forward solution that complements their young core and fits within La Liga’s financial constraints.
From a playing-profile standpoint, Osimhen fits the striker Barcelona typically value: mobile, powerfully built, and clinical in the box. His season in Turkey — where he finished among the league’s top scorers during the 2024–25 campaign — reinforced his standing as one of Europe’s most feared finishers, and his performances have been widely praised by scouts and analysts.
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Yet the economic reality remains the decisive factor. Galatasaray paid a substantial fee to secure Osimhen permanently, and any prospective suitor would likely face a steep price tag. Barcelona’s recruitment team is therefore weighing whether a pursuit would be sustainable given transfer fees, wages and the club’s broader financial strategy.
For supporters, the inclusion of Osimhen on a shortlist will inevitably spark excitement and speculation, but club insiders caution patience: this is early-stage planning and scouting rather than the start of formal negotiations. If Barcelona do move, it would require careful financial orchestration and clear sporting justification.
