Barcelona Targets Victor Osimhen After Alvarez Pursuit Fails

Barcelona has renewed its interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after unsuccessful attempts to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, according to a report by Todomercatoweb. The Spanish club now considers Osimhen a priority target and is expected to act soon.

Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, has intensified the pursuit of Osimhen, who was previously on the club's shortlist as a fallback option during the summer transfer window. Osimhen is viewed as a more attainable target than Alvarez, providing a credible option for Barcelona as they seek attacking solutions before the transfer deadline.

The 27-year-old has started the season strongly, scoring four goals in Galatasaray’s first two Super Lig matches, extending his streak of direct goal contributions to 15 consecutive matches. He finished the 2024/25 season as the Super Lig’s top scorer with 26 league goals, contributing to Galatasaray's domestic double.

Despite Galatasaray's insistence on not selling Osimhen, their stance is reportedly under pressure due to increasing interest from other clubs.