Osimhen value in the transfer market drops by £29m despite excellent form in Turkey

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As the January winter transfer window begins the transfer value of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has dropped.

In a survey by Punch to take shape, Osimhen has emerged as the second-highest transfer value drop in world football, with his market value plummeting by £29m.

According to Transfermarkt, Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani tops the list with a £33m decrease in value, following his £76.4m move from Eintracht Frankfurt last summer.

The Frenchman’s performances since joining PSG have left much to be desired, managing just 11 goals from 53 appearances, with only two goals in his opening 10 Ligue 1 matches this season.

Osimhen, who joined Turkish giants Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, shares second place with Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, both experiencing £29m drops in their market values.

Despite netting 12 goals and providing five assists in 14 appearances across all competitions for the Istanbul club, the Nigerian forward’s value has continued to decline due to playing in a lower-ranked league now than the first half of 2024 and the length of his current contract.

This development comes amid intense speculation linking the 26-year-old with a potential move to Manchester United, with the Red Devils already holding preliminary talks with Napoli over triggering his €75m release clause.

However, Osimhen recently addressed the speculation, telling our correspondent, “I will not leave in January, I am at Galatasaray until the end of the season.”

Former Galatasaray coach Hamza Hamzaoğlu’s recent comments suggesting the Turkish club cannot afford a permanent deal have only fueled speculation about a Premier League switch, particularly with Arsenal emerging as a serious contender following Bukayo Saka’s injury setback.

Sane’s dramatic fall in value coincides with his reduced playing time at Bayern Munich since Michael Olise’s summer arrival from Crystal Palace. The Germany international has started just five Bundesliga matches under Vincent Kompany’s leadership, managing only three goals from 11 total league appearances.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli occupies the fourth position with a £24m decrease, a value drop he shares with Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman and Al-Hilal’s Neymar. The Brazilian forward has come under criticism amid his struggling performances for the title-chasing Gunners, managing just five goals from 18 Premier League appearances this term.

The Daily Mail reports that Coman’s situation mirrors that of his teammate Sane, with both wingers struggling to secure regular starting positions in Bayern Munich’s lineup following the club’s summer recruitment drive. The French international’s diminishing role has directly impacted his market valuation.

Neymar’s substantial transfer value decrease follows his struggles with injuries since moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Barcelona star has featured in just seven matches for Al-Hilal before suffering an ACL injury during an Asian Champions League match in October, shortly after making his comeback.

Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar has also seen his value drop by £24m, while Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa and Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich have both experienced £23.2m decreases

The list of significant value drops extends to several Premier League stars, with Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne all suffering £20m decreases in their market values.

Another high-profile name experiencing a notable decrease is Jack Grealish, who finds himself just outside the top 10 biggest drops. The Manchester City winger has endured a challenging year, failing to find the back of the net for the Premier League champions throughout the entirety of 2024.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong rounds out the notable names on the list, with the Dutch international’s transfer value dropping by £16.6m over the past year. This decrease reflects Barcelona’s overall struggles and De Jong’s inconsistent form in the heart of Xavi’s midfield.

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen scored his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Gotzepe at the RAMS Park, Istanbul on Saturday.

The Nigeria international converted from 12 yards after Kaan Ayhan was fouled by Djalma Silva to give the league leaders an early advantage.

Antony Dennis teed up Romulo Cruz to level for the visitors in the 27th minute, but Yunus Akgun restored Galatasaray’s lead on the hour mark. Lucas Torreira had a goal ruled out by VAR late in the game.

The victory extends Galatasaray’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points over second-placed Fenerbahçe after 17 matches.

Osimhen, who joined the Turkish champions on loan from Napoli in September, is now joint-second in the scoring charts with 10 goals, alongside Simon Banza and Mame Baba Thiam, trailing only Krzysztof Piatek’s 12 strikes.

The unbeaten league leaders now turn their attention to Wednesday’s Turkish Cup clash against Başakşehir as they look to maintain their impressive form under manager Pierre Sage.