Osimhen to link up with Lamine Yamal as Barcelona eye on fire Super Eagles striker for less than €75m

LaLiga giants Barcelona are setting their sights on Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, aiming to strengthen their attack with a potential partner for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.

The Napoli forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has caught the attention of the Catalan giants as they plan for the future beyond veteran goal machine Robert Lewandowski.

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Osimhen, 26, has a €75m release clause in his Napoli contract, which runs until June 2026, with an option for the Serie A club to extend it by another year to avoid losing him for free.

However, Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are banking on Napoli softening their stance on the Super Eagles star.

According to insights from Football Italia, citing Corriere dello Sport, the Blaugrana hope to negotiate a deal below the €75m mark in the summer of 2025, capitalising on Osimhen’s impressive form and Napoli’s willingness to cash in following a broken relationship.

The Nigerian has been a force at Galatasaray, lighting up the Turkish Süper Lig and drawing interest from multiple European heavyweights.

Barcelona see him as a prime candidate to eventually succeed Lewandowski, who, at 36, has already smashed 35 goals this season—his best tally yet in Catalonia.

With an eye on long-term planning, Osimhen’s dynamism and finishing could complement Yamal’s flair, creating a formidable attacking duo for years to come.

But Osimhen isn’t the only name on Barcelona’s radar. The club is also tracking Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, Lille’s Jonathan David, and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic as they weigh options to refresh their frontline.

For now, though, Osimhen stands out as a marquee target, with his blend of pace, power, and proven goal-scoring pedigree.

As Nigeria chase World Cup qualification, Osimhen’s stock continues to rise, potentially paving the way for a blockbuster move to the Camp Nou in 2025-26.