Arsenal tells Osimhen to cut salary demands amid Galatasaray hold
Arsenal have told Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen that he needs to lower his salary demands if he wants to join the Premier League champions. The Gunners remain hopeful of signing the 27‑year‑old Nigerian international after Galatasaray decided not to sell him during this summer’s transfer window. According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal have held talks over a possible deal and say they have no intention of making an unreasonable offer, adding that they are not ready to match Osimhen’s current Galatasaray contract, which is worth more than €20 million per year.
Osimhen, admired by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, now faces a choice: accept a lower offer from Arsenal or stay with Galatasaray beyond the summer. Arteta is looking to add one more attacking player before the transfer window closes on 1 September. The situation highlights the salary expectations top European clubs have for African stars and the leverage clubs like Galatasaray retain when they refuse to sell.