Arsenal to Scout Victor Osimhen in Istanbul derby
Victor Osimhen will be the main focus this Sunday when Galatasaray take on rivals Fenerbahce in a crucial Istanbul derby, according to Soccernet.ng.
This is one of the biggest matches in Turkish football. Beyond the rivalry, the result could have a huge impact on who wins the Süper Lig title this season.
At the moment, Galatasaray are leading the table with 71 points, while Fenerbahce are close behind with 67 points. A win for either side could shape the rest of the title race.
Both teams have strong squads. Fenerbahce have several top international players, while Galatasaray boast stars like Gabriel Sara, Lucas Torreira, Mauro Icardi, and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen. Based on recent performances, Osimhen is seen as one of the most dangerous players going into the match.
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Will Osimhen play?
There were concerns about whether Osimhen would be allowed to play. This came after Fenerbahce raised an issue with the protective arm gear he wears, claiming it could be dangerous to other players.
Osimhen started using the gear after suffering a forearm fracture in a match against Liverpool last month.
However, the Turkish Football Federation has rejected Fenerbahce’s complaint and allowed him to continue using the protection. This means the former Napoli striker is expected to start and lead Galatasaray’s attack.
Top European clubs watching
Reports from Onedio say several big European clubs will be watching the match closely. These include Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Their main targets are Osimhen and his teammate Baris Alper Yilmaz. Although Osimhen has been linked with big moves before, this level of interest suggests a possible transfer could happen in the summer.
Galatasaray paid a record €70 million to sign Osimhen. Any club that wants him now may have to offer more than €100 million.
For now, Osimhen’s focus remains on helping Galatasaray win this important derby and move closer to winning the league title.
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Arsenal to Scout Victor Osimhen in Istanbul derby