Nigerian goal machine offered to Barcelona but club refuse to change transfer plan | OneFootball

Barcelona have been presented with an unexpected opportunity in the transfer market after Victor Osimhen’s name surfaced as a potential option for the club’s attack.

According to SPORT, the Galatasaray striker has been offered to Barcelona through intermediaries in recent days, placing one of Europe’s most sought-after centre-forwards on the club’s radar. 

Despite the Nigerian’s reputation and proven goalscoring ability, however, Barcelona are not planning to alter their transfer strategy.

This is because the club continues to follow a roadmap established months ago, and that plan still revolves around a different attacking target.

Osimhen offered to Barcelona

Osimhen remains one of the most highly regarded strikers in world football and has long attracted interest from several elite clubs across Europe, including Barcelona.

Osimhen has been offered to Barcelona. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

In that context, the proposal to sign the Galatasaray goal machine reached Barcelona through third parties, and the fact remains that there is no doubt regarding Osimhen’s quality with the Blaugrana.

However, recognition of his talent does not automatically mean a move is likely.

Simply put, the Barcelona hierarchy does not currently consider his signing a priority, as they remain committed to the recruitment strategy that has been developed over recent months.

Barcelona remain focused on Julian Alvarez

The key reason behind Barcelona’s stance is that Julian Alvarez remains the club’s preferred attacking target.

Barcelona are not prioritising Osimhen. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

It is known that Barcelona view the Atletico Madrid striker as the ideal reinforcement for Hansi Flick’s squad. 

More importantly, there is a belief that a deal remains achievable despite the obvious complications involved.

Barcelona are fully aware that Atlético Madrid are unlikely to make negotiations easy, but they consider the current tensions to be a normal part of a major transfer operation.

On that note, the only way that can pave the way for Osimhen to join Barcelona is if the club fails to land Alvarez this summer.