Barcelona have reportedly added Victor Osimhen to their shortlist of strikers for the summer 2026 transfer window, according to Africa Digital News.
The Nigerian forward who is no longer a Napoli player; he completed a high-profile permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2025 after an extremely productive loan spell the previous season. That transfer was a record investment for the Turkish club and underlines why any consideration of Osimhen would be financially complicated for Barca.
Sources say Barcelona’s sporting department have placed Osimhen on a long-list as part of forward planning rather than mounting an immediate, concrete bid. Club officials are assessing multiple scenarios for the summer of 2026 as they seek a durable centre-forward solution that complements their young core and fits within La Liga’s financial constraints.
From a playing-profile standpoint, Osimhen fits the striker Barcelona typically value: mobile, powerfully built, and clinical in the box. His season in Turkey — where he finished among the league’s top scorers during the 2024–25 campaign — reinforced his standing as one of Europe’s most feared finishers, and his performances have been widely praised by scouts and analysts.
Yet the economic reality remains the decisive factor. Galatasaray paid a substantial fee to secure Osimhen permanently, and any prospective suitor would likely face a steep price tag. Barcelona’s recruitment team is therefore weighing whether a pursuit would be sustainable given transfer fees, wages and the club’s broader financial strategy.
For supporters, the inclusion of Osimhen on a shortlist will inevitably spark excitement and speculation, but club insiders caution patience: this is early-stage planning and scouting rather than the start of formal negotiations. If Barcelona do move, it would require careful financial orchestration and clear sporting justification.
