[b]Galatasaray [/b]has been cautioned over their pursuit of Nigerian striker [b]Victor Osimhen[/b], with well-known Turkish football analyst Cem Dizdar advising the club not to break their bank in securing his signature amid growing financial concerns surrounding the potential deal.

Osimhen, who is currently on loan from Napoli, has made a remarkable impact in Turkey with his performances on the pitch, leading to discussions about a permanent move. However, the reported transfer fee for the Nigerian forward has raised significant concerns about the financial feasibility of such a deal for the Turkish club, which is operating in a tough economic football climate.

In a conversation with HT Sports, Dizdar expressed his reservations about whether Osimhen truly warrants the high transfer fee being discussed, highlighting the financial challenges that Turkish football faces. He argued that it would not be wise for Galatasaray to commit such a large portion of their resources to secure a player whose value could outstrip the club’s long-term financial strategy.

“I don’t think Victor Osimhen is one of the top five centre-forwards in Europe,” Dizdar remarked, offering a direct critique of the player’s standing in European football. “It’s not right to spend so much money on Osimhen, especially considering the financial challenges of this country’s football industry. Turkish clubs do not generate the kind of revenue that justifies such spending.”

Dizdar further pointed out that even major European leagues, including the Premier League, are facing challenges with inflated transfer fees, making it unsustainable for clubs like Galatasaray to compete for high-cost signings without jeopardizing their financial stability. The expert also cautioned that prioritizing big-money signings could harm the competitiveness of Turkish football in the long run, as clubs struggle to sustain operations under the pressure of such inflated deals.

While Osimhen has undeniably made an impact during his loan spell, the debate continues to revolve around whether Turkish football can afford such costly investments without damaging the broader competitiveness and stability of its domestic leagues. The financial fragility of the football environment remains a key issue for clubs in Turkey, as they look to balance star signings with the realities of economic constraints.