Barcelona Targets Osimhen as Lewandowski Successor

FC Barcelona is reportedly eyeing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen has scored 29 goals in 33 matches this season. Alongside Barcelona, Juventus, Chelsea, and Galatasaray are also interested, with the 25-year-old expected to leave Napoli after being sidelined by the club.

As the 2025 summer transfer window approaches, FC Barcelona are reportedly eyeing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a potential successor to veteran forward Robert Lewandowski. According to Spanish outlet As Diario, the Catalan giants view Osimhen as a “powerful striker” who could both support and eventually replace Lewandowski, who remains under contract until 2026 and has already scored 40 goals in 46 appearances for the club. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in red-hot form this season, netting 29 goals in 33 matches across all competitions for the Turkish side.

His performances have drawn interest from top European clubs, including Juventus, Chelsea, and Galatasaray, who are all monitoring his future after his exile from Napoli. With his market value soaring, Osimhen is expected to be one of the most sought-after strikers in the upcoming window.

Barcelona are also considering other attacking reinforcements, with Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams on their radar. These additions would bolster a frontline that already includes teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Brazilian winger Raphinha, as the Spanish giants prepare for a generational transition in their attacking ranks.