Galatasaray is intensifying efforts to retain Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as major European clubs, particularly Arsenal and Manchester United, prepare substantial offers for the star. The Turkish champions previously secured Osimhen on a permanent deal for a record-breaking €75 million. Since his arrival, the 27-year-old has been instrumental in the club’s Super Lig title success and their UEFA Champions League performance, leading Galatasaray to reject a €120 million verbal offer from Atlético Madrid.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The club is reportedly planning to offer Osimhen the captain’s armband for the 2026/27 season, a move supported by head coach Okan Buruk, who has lauded the striker’s leadership and work ethic.

• If current captain Mauro Icardi departs, Osimhen is expected to take over the iconic No. 9 shirt.

• The club aims to permanently establish his leadership role to demonstrate his high value, despite his previous humility in declining the captaincy during a match to respect senior teammate İlkay Gündoğan.

Competition from the Premier League remains intense:

• Manchester United: New manager Michael Carrick views Osimhen as a priority target, particularly with Joshua Zirkzee expected to exit. The club is reportedly prepared to bid between £110 million and £130 million.

• Arsenal: Manager Mikel Arteta is pursuing the striker, with sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly discussing a potential deal with Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek. The total financial package for this transfer could reach £200 million when including wages and bonuses.

• Chelsea: The club maintains an interest in the player but is currently proceeding with more caution than its rivals.

Osimhen, who is currently the highest-paid player in the history of Turkish football with an annual salary of approximately €15 million, continues to be a central figure in European transfer discussions.

• Passing of Hon. Mohammad Wanzam: The Bauchi State House of Assembly announced the death of Hon. Mohammad Wanzam, the lawmaker representing the Sakwa Constituency, who passed away on Sunday morning. Hon. Wanzam also served as the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Sulaiman, paid tribute to the late legislator, praising his dedicated service to both his constituency and the state, and expressed prayers for his soul to be granted Aljannatul Firdaus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The funeral prayer for the late lawmaker was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. this Sunday at the Gwallaga Juma’at Mosque in Bauchi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Passing of Audu Sule Katagum: Additionally, the former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule Katagum, has died at the age of 69. He served as deputy governor from 2018 to 2019 under the administration of former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar. His passing was confirmed early Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, an aide to the former governor.

Tunisia has been officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a devastating 4-0 loss to Japan in Monterrey on Sunday. This defeat, combined with their earlier 5-1 loss to Sweden, leaves the team with zero points after two matches. With only one group stage game remaining, the Carthage Eagles cannot accumulate enough points to advance to the Round of 32.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• In Philadelphia, Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti, effectively ending the Caribbean side’s chances of advancing.

• With no points from two matches and a goal difference of minus four, Haiti’s final game against Morocco on June 24 will have no impact on the qualification standings.

• Türkiye’s World Cup journey concluded following a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

• Having lost both of their opening matches, Türkiye remains without a point and is mathematically unable to progress to the knockout stage.