Arsenal and Galatasaray talks said to include Osimhen reference

Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray that involved Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, and the discussions are also said to have touched on Victor Osimhen. The extent of any interest around Osimhen, and which party raised him, is not clear at this stage.

Word reached the public through Matt Law, who sets out that conversations between the clubs have taken place but stops short of describing formal negotiations for any of the players involved. The reporting indicates that Osimhen was mentioned during the exchanges without detailing whether that amounted to anything beyond a preliminary sounding.

As things stand, this points to exploratory dialogue rather than a defined deal pathway. There is no suggestion of a bid, an agreement or medicals, and it remains uncertain in which direction any possible move might flow. References to a player in multi-club talks can reflect ordinary market diligence, where names are raised to test possibilities rather than signal imminent action.

For Arsenal, involving first‑team and academy names in conversations with an overseas club would underline the breadth of topics often covered in summer discussions, from senior squad options to prospects. For Galatasaray, being in contact with a Premier League side of Arsenal’s stature naturally opens multiple lines of enquiry. In respect of Osimhen, the current information does not establish intent from either side, only that his situation formed part of the wider dialogue.

Should the talks advance into something more concrete, clarity would be expected on which club is pursuing what and to what degree. Until then, the picture is one of early‑stage discussions with no confirmed direction of travel.