Atletico Madrid is considering Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen as a possible replacement after Antoine Griezmann's departure and the potential transfer of Julián Álvarez. The Nigerian international striker is under contract with Galatasaray until 2029, having been bought from Napoli in 2025 for 75 million euros in what was the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history. According to some reports, Galatasaray will ask for more than 100 million euros for Osimhen. His salary is 15 million euros net per season. There is no fixed release clause in his contract, but there is a penalty clause agreed with Napoli: if Galatasaray sells Osimhen to an Italian club before summer 2027, they must pay Napoli 70 million euros. In the past, Osimhen has publicly praised Atletico Madrid and their coach Diego Simeone.

Galatasaray board member Abdullah Kavukcu recently stated that Victor Osimhen's value is 150 million Euro, that the club would not consider offers below this amount, and that a transfer would only be considered if the player requests to leave.

According to Fanatik, Atletico Madrid has recently been closely interested in a superstar from Galatasaray. The Turkish club is reportedly considering its course of action based on the player's attitude if an official offer is made.

Spanish media reports that Victor Osimhen is expected to be the top name of the summer transfer window. Atletico Madrid has not yet determined its budget for the transfer, and Galatasaray has an expectation of 150 million Euro for the player.

According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid's interest in Victor Osimhen is real, but the player's salary is a significant obstacle. Osimhen currently earns approximately 14 million euros per season, an amount considered significantly higher than Atletico Madrid's internal standards. The club reportedly refuses to alter its financial structure for a single player and will not exceed the financial limits set by its management. The main issue is said to be Osimhen's contract, as he would need to accept a significant reduction in his salary, which is described as very unlikely. The transfer is therefore described as nearly impossible under the current conditions.

According to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich have an interest in Victor Osimhen, but Paris Saint-Germain are thought to be making a maximum effort for the Galatasaray player this summer.

According to Turkiye Today, Atletico Madrid has made Victor Osimhen its primary target for reinforcement for the upcoming season, as the club views him as the ideal addition to strengthen their attack. To fund the transfer, Atletico Madrid must sell one of its current forwards, and even with such a sale, paying the required sum would represent a significant financial decision for the club.

Atlético Madrid is closely interested in Galatasaray's 27-year-old centre-forward, Victor Osimhen, and it is claimed that the Madrid club will seek to sign the player at the end of the season. Coach Diego Simeone has reportedly approved adding the Nigerian forward, who has 52 caps for his country, to the transfer list. The Spanish club may first consider offers for Sörloth, and Osimhen's contract with the Turkish club runs until 2029.