Barcelona have found another star striker to replace Alvarez

Barcelona find another star striker to replace Alvarez

Barcelona continue to look for ways to strengthen their attack and are seriously considering the possibility of transferring Victor Osimhen.

According to reports, the Nigerian striker, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, has been on the list of potential new players for the Catalans since the transfer window opened. Barcelona sporting director Deco is still interested in the player and does not rule out working on his transfer.

At the same time, the Catalans have not given up on the option of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but his transfer is a more complicated option.

It is believed that reaching an agreement on the transfer of Osimhen will be easier for Barcelona than acquiring Alvarez. In addition, the Nigerian player is seen as a reliable option to strengthen the central striker position.

Victor Osimhen was named the best African player in 2023.

At the club level, the Nigerian striker won the Italian championship with Napoli in the 2022/23 season. At Galatasaray, he won the Turkish championship twice - in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, as well as the national cup.

As for the Nigerian national team, the striker won the 2015 FIFA World Youth Championship and the same year's African Youth Cup. In 2023, Osimhen became the silver medalist at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Last season, Osimhen played in 33 matches in all competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing 8 assists. The player's current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2029. According to the Transfermarkt portal, his market value is 75 million euros.