Victor Osimhen: Alan Shearer Names 3 Premier League Strikers Better Than Super Eagles Star
- Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has named Mohamed Salah among three Premier League forwards better than Victor Osimhen
- Osimhen was strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer before sealing a permanent transfer to Galatasaray
- Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle United are some of the clubs linked to the Nigerian striker
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Alan Shearer has named Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Isak as three Premier League strikers better than Victor Osimhen.
Victor Osimhen was subject to Manchester United’s transfer radar this summer amid the Red Devils’ ongoing pursuit of a new striking option for Ruben Amorim.
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Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle United were also linked with an interest in the Nigerian forward following an impressive loan spell at Galatasaray, but they opted for other forwards in the market.
Arsenal would end up signing Viktor Gyokeres, while Chelsea opted for Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to lead their attacks ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Manchester United, still in search of a centre-forward, signed Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo, while Alexander Isak remains at Newcastle.
Why English clubs snubbed Osimhen
Osimhen has now sealed a permanent €75 million transfer to Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan from Napoli.
Former England forward turned pundit Gary Lineker claimed several clubs were “nervous” about signing Osimhen this summer due to speculations about his character.
He said: “I hear through the grapevine that some clubs are a bit nervous because he sometimes goes missing for a few days.
“So apparently, there are slight concerns about his character in that regard.”
Shearer names 3 EPL strikers better than Osimhen
Meanwhile, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has claimed Osimhen would not have been among the top three strikers in the Premier League if he had decided to join an English club this summer, per United in Focus.
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Speaking to The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer named Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as the three strikers better than Osimhen.
Salah (29 goals), Isak (23 goals), and Haaland (22 goals) finished as the top three goal scorers in the Premier League last season, whereas Osimhen netted 27 league goals for Galatasaray.
Osimhen’s focus on Galatasaray success
For now, Osimhen remains focused on his new chapter at Galatasaray, where he aims to deliver another title-winning campaign and boost his reputation further in Europe.
A strong season in Turkey and the UEFA Champions League could yet reignite Premier League interest in the Nigerian forward.
While Shearer’s comments sparked debate among fans, many believe Osimhen’s pace and scoring instinct could still make him a success in England if a future move materialises in the future.
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Turkish football commentator Serder Kelleci has backed Super Eagles star Osimhen to succeed, applauding Galatasaray for doing everything right with the deal.
“Osimhen will easily score 30 goals in the Süper Lig, and 5 in 8 Champions League appearances. Is he worth a lot? He's a lot,” says Kelleci.
Source: Legit.ng
