Spanish press reports have revealed that Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has become a realistic target for Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer market, amid strong competition from their traditional rival Barcelona, with estimates suggesting the deal could exceed 100 million euros.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," FIFA agent Mithat Halis, who previously worked with Osimhen during his early days at Wolfsburg, confirmed that the player's move to Real Madrid is "very realistic," noting that the competition for his services will largely be between the two Spanish giants.

Halis explained that one of the clubs currently relies less on a traditional striker, while the other lacks a conventional forward, making Osimhen an ideal option for both parties.

He added that Real Madrid has not relied on a traditional striker since Karim Benzema's departure, forcing the team to deploy Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior in less preferred attacking positions, which affects the team's offensive effectiveness.

He emphasized that signing Osimhen would provide Real Madrid with greater tactical balance, as it would allow Mbappe and Vinicius to return to their natural positions on the wings, significantly enhancing the team's attacking strength. He described the deal as "functional and extremely important."

On the field, Osimhen recently returned to play after recovering from a broken arm injury he sustained against Liverpool in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, following a strong challenge from defender Ibrahima Konate.

The player participated for 20 minutes in a Turkish Cup match against Gençlerbirliği, which ended with his current team, Galatasaray, losing 2-0 in the round of 16 of the tournament.

Galatasaray's management is handling the player's situation with great caution due to his significant importance to the team, as well as their desire not to affect any potential negotiations during the summer transfer market.

In the same context, reports indicated that Barcelona needs a financial restructuring to facilitate the signing of the Nigerian striker, which may lead them to part with some players, including Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, and Marc Casado, according to "Africa Foot."