‘Signing Victor Osimhen is very realistic’ – Barcelona and Real Madrid tipped to battle for striker

TL;DR

Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer, with a potential transfer fee exceeding €100 million. Osimhen could serve as a key replacement for Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona or fill the center forward gap at Real Madrid.

Key points

Barcelona and Real Madrid interested in Victor Osimhen
Transfer fee could exceed €100 million
Osimhen has 19 goals in the Turkish Super Lig and Champions League this season

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MARCH 10: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray A.S. celebrates after Mario Lemina of Galatasaray A.S. (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Galatasaray SK and Liverpool FC at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on March 10, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images Victor Osimhen has been mentioned as a possible transfer target for Barcelona this summer as the Catalans look for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Julian Alvarez remains the club’s top choice but Osimhen’s name keeps on popping up in the rumor mill ahead of the summer transfer window. Mithat Halis, a renowned FIFA agent who has links to Osimhen, says that the striker could end up at or Barcelona this summer.

Q&A

What is the potential transfer fee for Victor Osimhen?

The transfer fee for Victor Osimhen could exceed €100 million.

Which clubs are competing to sign Victor Osimhen?

Barcelona and Real Madrid are the main clubs competing to sign Victor Osimhen.

Why is Victor Osimhen a target for Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Osimhen is sought after as a replacement for Lewandowski at Barcelona and to fill the center forward position at Real Madrid.