By
Arinze Izik

Tottenham have been made aware that Victor Osimhen could be available this summer, according to TeamTalk, in a move that highlights the club’s big ambitions and the financial balancing act still ahead in north London.

Under Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs have already been busy in the market. With over £235 million spent, the club has strengthened defence and midfield, bringing in players like Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. The attention has now turned to attack.

A wide forward is the immediate target, with Manchester City’s Savinho linked, but the striker situation is more complex.

Osimhen’s representatives have reportedly put the Nigeria striker forward to Tottenham as they look at Premier League options. The 26-year-old only completed a permanent €75m switch to Galatasaray 12 months ago, so any deal would demand a huge fee. His wages are also significant — around £309,000 per week, or about £247,000 after tax.

That is where Spurs face a challenge. While Osimhen is admired across Europe, Tottenham would likely need to sell before buying. That would mean moving on either Richarlison or Dominic Solanke.

At the moment, there’s no sign either is close to an exit. And with De Zerbi’s wider plan focused on adding pace and versatility out wide, Tottenham may not rush to force a No.9 signing. If a winger who can also play centrally arrives, the need for a specialist striker could drop.

Why Osimhen stands out
Statistically, Osimhen is ahead of Spurs’ current forwards. Richarlison has 27 Premier League goals in 102 games for Tottenham, while Solanke has 12 in 42. Osimhen has 41 goals in 52 league games for Galatasaray. During his time at Napoli he also scored 65 in 108 league matches.

That record explains the continued interest. As Gary Lineker put it: “He’s fast, tall, a clinical finisher, and extremely effective in the air. He truly is a top-class player.”

His pace, aggression and penalty-box instincts would give Tottenham a different attacking edge. But transfers now come down to more than talent — wages, squad balance and timing all matter.

Richarlison and Solanke situation key
Tottenham’s next moves will be telling. Without offers for Richarlison or Solanke, a deal for Osimhen looks tough. If one leaves, Spurs will have to decide if this is the right time to go big for a proven scorer.

For now, this looks more like an option on the table than active talks. Whether Tottenham push ahead may depend less on Osimhen and more on what happens with their current forwards.

Our Take
On paper, Osimhen is the type of signing that excites fans. He brings goals, presence and a real threat — qualities Spurs have sometimes lacked in big games. You can picture him linking with creative wide players in a De Zerbi attack.

But Spurs also need to be careful. Richarlison and Solanke are solid, and selling one only makes sense if Osimhen is realistic financially and structurally. With £235m already spent, wage structure and dressing room balance can’t be ignored.

The priority still looks like a winger. Get more quality out wide first, then reassess the striker position. If Tottenham can add elite firepower without disrupting the squad, this could turn into one of the stories of the window