Prolific Osimhen scores back-to-back braces

Victor Osimhen is enjoying a sensational start to the new Süper Lig season, further cementing his reputation as a top forward on the continent. The prolific striker scored two goals and provided an assist in defending champions Galatasaray's commanding 4-0 victory over newly promoted Erzurumspor FK.

Osimhen's contributions were pivotal in Galatasaray's dominant performance. He set up Yunus Akgün for the second goal before netting his own in first-half stoppage time. He completed his brace in the 80th minute, sealing the emphatic win. This latest display extends Osimhen's remarkable run of direct goal involvement to 14 consecutive league matches, during which he has scored 16 goals and assisted six, totaling 21 goal involvements.

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With two goals and an assist against Erzurumspor, Osimhen has now directly contributed to at least one goal in each of his last fourteen league matches for Galatasaray, a remarkable run in which he has scored sixteen goals and provided six assists, directly influencing a total of 21 goals in that period.

The Nigerian international's form has not gone unnoticed internationally. According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Premier League club Arsenal has initiated discussions with Galatasaray about a potential transfer. The English champions are reportedly keen on acquiring a reliable finisher like Osimhen to bolster their attacking options.

Osimhen's consistent goalscoring and playmaking for Galatasaray last season, where he recorded 30 goal involvements, have made him a target for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. However, negotiations are in their early stages, with significant differences reportedly existing in personal terms. Osimhen currently earns a net annual salary of €20 million at Galatasaray and is under contract until 2029, a figure Arsenal may find difficult to match without a willingness from the player to accept a pay cut.

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Arsenal have opened talks with Galatasaray over a move for the striker, according to French outlet Foot Mercato, with the English champions keen on a reliable finisher to compete with Viktor Gyokeres and offer Mikel Arteta more attacking options.