Tottenham are said to have been offered Galatasaray superstar Victor Osimhen, but signing him would come at the cost of an existing player. It has been a busy summer for the North London club so far, with a club-record spend already achieved, and the spending is not done yet.

Roberto De Zerbi has been handed more than £235million to sign a host of players, with the defence and midfield addressed with the signings of Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and others. But attention has now turned to the attack, and a winger signing is next. Manchester City’s Savinho may be the priority, but when a winger is snapped up, it’s not out of the question that a striker is also signed, providing there are exits.

Tottenham offered Victor Osimhen transfer

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According to TeamTalk, Osimhen has been offered to Tottenham as the forward looks to land a move to the Premier League this summer. The forward has only been with Galatasaray for a year since his €75million move from Napoli, but he could already be on the move, with his representatives reportedly shopping around English clubs.

But Galatasaray will likely want to make all of their investment back and more, and there is also the question of Osimhen’s wages, which are currently reported as being around £309,000 per week, which works out at £247,000-per-week after local tax.

“He’s fast, tall, a clinical finisher, and extremely effective in the air. He truly is a top-class player.” – Gary Lineker on Victor Osimhen

That wage will only be affordable for Tottenham if they sacrifice one of their existing strikers, meaning one of Richarlison or Dominic Solanke will have to leave the club. Neither are close to leaving at this stage, so the Osimhen deal is not one Tottenham will be rushing into. A winger transfer remains their priority at this stage, and if they can get a winger who can also play as a striker, they may not bother signing a striker at all.

How Osimhen’s goal record compares to Tottenham strikers

• Richarlison: 27 goals in 102 league games (Spurs)
• Dominic Solanke: 12 goals in 42 league games (Spurs)
• Victor Osimhen: 41 goals in 52 league games (Galatasaray)

Osimhen a ‘truly top-class’ player

Gary Lineker once apologised to Osimhen for underrating his abilities. “I want to apologize to Victor Osimhen,” he said. “I used to say he sometimes got lost on the pitch, but things are totally different now. I shouldn’t have made those kinds of comments, that’s on me. “He’s fast, tall, a clinical finisher, and extremely effective in the air. He truly is a top-class player.”

Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand once said of Osimhen while telling Man Utd to sign him: “He’s never played in the Premier League, but I think he can score anywhere.”

Osimhen has 15 goals in 22 league games for Galatasaray since joining permanently, while he scored 65 in 108 league games for Napoli, and it is those sorts of returns that have helped him establish himself as one of the best goalscorers in the game.

Manchester United have reportedly identified Fulham star Antonee Robinson after being told they cannot sign their first-choice left-back target. Michael Carrick needs to add another left-back this summer, needing more competition for Luke Shaw, who is now 31 and with a colourful injury history, and Patrick Dorgu, who has not fully convinced just yet.

The Red Devils have already signed two midfielders so far this summer, and there is likely to be a third. Carrick is also likely to add an attacker, along with a left-back, but the left-sided signing will not be priority target Lewis Hall.

Sky Sports say Newcastle United have rejected the Hall approach, refusing to lose another key player after selling Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

Man Utd identify Lewis Hall transfer alternative

It is now being reported that Fulham and USMNT star Robinson is being considered by United as they search for a left-back. TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook has said: “Keep an eye on Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, the USA international.

“Their experienced Premier League campaigner would probably come a lot cheaper than Lewis Hall. He’s someone I’m told is on Manchester United’s radar as well.”

Robinson has established himself as one of the most reliable Premier League left-backs in the last couple of seasons, and his ability to get forward means he is seen as an ideal option by many clubs, with a number of top clubs having shown interest over the last 12 months.

“He’s improving season by season, and week by week you can see he is improving, and we are really proud to have him with us.” – Marco Silva, former Fulham boss.

The American is now 29 years of age, with his birthday today, on Saturday, and his current Fulham contract runs until 2028. The latest reports claim he will cost around £25million.

What to know about Antonee Robinson

• Fulham league appearances: 194
• First club: Everton
• Joined Fulham: 2025
• Contract until: 2028
• USMNT caps: 58

Robinson ‘one of the best’ in the league

Robinson has clearly been one of the most consistent players in his position over the last couple of years, and he has plenty of English football and Premier League experience, which is a big part of United’s current transfer strategy.

“He’s been great for us. He’s one of the best left-backs in this league. It’s not just the way he is able to stop players, but the way he is able [to] help ourselves,” now former Fulham boss Marco Silva said at the end of 2024.

“He’s a top player and a great professional. He’s a proper athlete and is improving in some defensive positions. We want him to improve. He’s improving season by season, and week by week you can see he is improving, and we are really proud to have him with us.”

Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign Gerónimo Rulli as they look to replace James Trafford. Trafford served as City’s main back-up goalkeeper last season having initially been signed as a number one, only for Gianluigi Donnarumma to be signed later in the summer window.

But wanting to play regular football, Trafford moved on to Leeds United this summer, joining on a club-record deal that could be worth up to £45million. That left City needing to sign a new back-up keeper, with third-choice keeper Marcus Bettenelli not seen as a number two, but it looks as though a new stopper has been found.

Man City closing in on Rulli transfer

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GIVEMESPORT understands that Man City are closing in on a deal to sign Marseille goalkeeper Rulli, It’s understood the package is in the region of €2million (£1.7m) for the 34-year-old who has plenty of experience at the top level.

Rulli has spent the last two years with Marseille, making 63 league appearances after his single season at Ajax. Before that, he enjoyed a successful couple of years at Ajax under Unai Emery, serving as the Yellow Submarine’s number one as they won the Europa League title and subsequently reached the Champions League semi-finals. Rulli notably scored a penalty and then saved a penalty from David De Gea in the Europa League final penalty shootout against Manchester United. The shootout saw all 11 players from each team take a spot-kick, and Rulli’s heroics landed Villarreal their first-ever major European trophy.

The goalkeeper has also won the World Cup, having been in the Argentina squad for the 2022 World Cup, although he was second choice behind Emiliano Martinez.

Geronimo Rulli’s impressive list of achievements

• Europa League (Villarreal – 2020/21)
• FIFA World Cup (2002 – Argentina)
• Copa Ámerica (2024 – Argentina)
• CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (Argentina – 2022)
• Europa League Team of the Season (Villarreal – 2020/21)

What to expect from Rulli at Man City

Rulli will, of course, play a back-up role at City, but he should offer a steady pair of hands for the most part. He was described as a ‘very important player’ by Emery during his Villarreal days, but it must be added that he can be a little erratic.

Rulli didn’t always convince at Villarreal, and his decision-making come out of his box, and indeed coming to gather balls in the air was criticised by fans at the time. He also struggled to convince at Ajax, and ultimately lost his place because of a shoulder injury, but he has enjoyed a much better time of things at Marseille, so he will arrive at City with much more confidence, and he does have a natural ability as an acrobatic shot-stopper.