Galatasaray could secure a near-irreversible grip on the Turkish Süper Lig title with a win over Fenerbahçe in Sunday's Intercontinental Derby at RAMS Park. Currently four points clear of their Istanbul rivals and six ahead of Trabzonspor, Galatasaray need a victory to edge closer to the championship with just three matches remaining. Scouts from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Juventus will attend the match, according to Milliyet journalist Nevzat Dindar. The European clubs are expected to assess several Galatasaray players, with striker Victor Osimhen, midfielder Barış Alper Yılmaz and midfielder Gabriel Sara drawing particular interest. Osimhen, the Nigeria international, has scored 19 goals and provided seven assists in 30 appearances this season since joining Galatasaray on a permanent deal last summer. The 25-year-old was previously linked with Juventus and, as revealed by former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh in December 2025, is under surveillance by Real Madrid ahead of a possible summer transfer. Barcelona are also monitoring his situation should he opt to leave before his contract expires in June 2029.
Victor Osimhen is delivering at a high level in a high-pressure derby while being watched by five European heavyweights, yet remains tied to Galatasaray until 2029. This level of sustained interest does not guarantee a move, especially with the club holding long-term control over his future. Osimhen's 19 goals and seven assists show he can perform under scrutiny, but the presence of scouts may not shift the balance of power in his hands.
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