Transfer Negotiations and Valuation

• Arsenal’s Proposal: According to Turkish journalist Ömer Faruk Özcan via Nexus Sports, high-ranking Arsenal executives traveled to Istanbul to pitch a deal trading Gyökeres plus €30 million for Osimhen.

• Galatasaray’s Stance: The Turkish club firmly rejected the offer, viewing Osimhen as one of the elite strikers globally and demanding a valuation between €130 million and €150 million.

• Other Suitors: Tottenham Hotspur has also monitored the former Napoli star, though Galatasaray remains unwavering on their price tag.

• Arsenal’s Motivation: Arsenal’s continued pursuit—despite signing Gyökeres from Sporting CP in 2025 and having sporting director Andrea Berta previously monitor the player—is believed to stem from questions regarding Gyökeres’s adaptation in north London.

Osimhen’s Impact and Record in Istanbul

• On-Field Success: Since making his permanent move, Osimhen has recorded 59 goals and 16 assists across 74 matches, driving Galatasaray to back-to-back league titles and raising their stature in the UEFA Champions League.

• Contract Details: In July 2025, Osimhen signed a permanent four-year agreement running until June 2029, securing the most lucrative contract in Turkish football history at roughly €21 million net per season via salary, bonuses, and image rights.

• Transfer Terms: Galatasaray paid Napoli a €75 million fee (with a 10% sell-on clause retained by the Italian club) alongside a clause preventing sales to other Italian clubs prior to 2027 without major financial penalties.

Current Player Stance

• Commitment: Despite ongoing transfer links, reports show no sign that Osimhen is pushing for an exit; he has held positive pre-season talks with head coach Okan Buruk and club management.

• Future Outlook: Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano notes that the situation is stable, with Osimhen content in Istanbul and open to leaving only if an English club tables an exceptional bid that satisfies both him and Galatasaray.

• Emergency Response: FAAN announced the incident via its official page on Sunday, confirming that the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was immediately deployed to manage the situation and prevent further escalation.

• Casualties: The airport authority verified that no casualties or loss of life have been recorded so far, with additional updates promised as details unfold.

• Cause: As of the time of the report, the exact cause of the fire at Terminal 2 remains unknown.

Context of Previous Airport Incidents

• February 2026 Fire at Terminal 1: Sunday’s outbreak follows an earlier incident in February at the old Terminal 1 (then undergoing a multibillion-naira renovation), which destroyed vital air-to-ground communication systems belonging to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).

• Operational Impact: NAMA Managing Director Farouk Umar noted that air traffic controllers had to resort to backup equipment and that inbound flights were temporarily suspended, describing the damage as a significant setback.

• September 2023 Smoke Incident: The airport has faced past fire scares, including a September 2023 incident where smoke was traced to a suspected electrical spark in the baggage hall ceiling at Terminal 1.