Galatasaray urged to sign Shomurodov on loan after Osimhen groin injury
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen suffered a groin injury during the club’s 3-2 win over İstanbul Başakşehir in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday, September 4, 2026, and was replaced in the 33rd minute. Commentator Levent Tüzemen urged Galatasaray’s management to sign Başakşehir striker Eldor Shomurodov on loan immediately, saying they have just two hours until noon to secure a foreign striker for the Super League.
The injury threatens Galatasaray’s attacking options ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Sporting CP on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Tüzemen warned that if Osimhen is sidelined for about five weeks, the squad cannot rely solely on Deniz Gül to lead the line, potentially affecting both domestic and European campaigns.
Galatasaray fans should watch for any official announcement on a Shomurodov loan deal before the noon deadline, as the club’s next competitive fixture is the Champions League clash. Will Galatasaray act quickly to bring in Shomurodov on loan, or will they hope Osimhen recovers sooner than expected?