Osimhen scores 10th goal as Galatasaray beat Goztepe 2-1

Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen showcased his brilliance once again as he notched his 10th goal of the season to help Galatasaray secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Goztepe in the Turkish Super League on Saturday.

The match kicked off with high energy, and Galatasaray wasted no time asserting dominance.

In the 10th minute, Osimhen converted a penalty with trademark composure, sending goalkeeper Mateusz Lis the wrong way to put the hosts ahead. The early lead set the tone for a fiercely contested game.

Goztepe responded in the 27th minute when Romulo delivered a stunning equaliser, weaving through Galatasaray’s defence before rifling a shot off the left post and into the net, leaving Fernando Muslera rooted to the spot.

The second half saw relentless action, with both sides battling for supremacy. In the 61st minute, Yunus Akgun restored Galatasaray’s lead, expertly finishing from inside the box after a well-placed pass by Dries Mertens.

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Goztepe responded in the 27th minute when Romulo delivered a stunning equaliser, weaving through Galatasaray’s defence before rifling a shot off the left post and into the net, leaving Fernando Muslera rooted to the spot.

The second half saw relentless action, with both sides battling for supremacy. In the 61st minute, Yunus Akgun restored Galatasaray’s lead, expertly finishing from inside the box after a well-placed pass by Dries Mertens.

The home side’s teamwork and sharp passing proved decisive, as they held off Goztepe’s late attempts to equalise.

Osimhen, a constant thorn in Goztepe’s defence, was substituted in the 87th minute to a standing ovation, underscoring his pivotal role in Galatasaray’s campaign.

The match ended after 11 minutes of added time, with Galatasaray clinching three crucial points to maintain their strong league standing.

Osimhen scores 10th goal as Galatasaray beat Goztepe 2-1

Salah confirms 2025 as his final Liverpool season

Mohamed Salah has hinted that this season will be his last at Liverpool, vowing to end his time at the club on a high by winning the Premier League.

The 32-year-old forward is in exceptional form, with Liverpool six points clear at the top of the Premier League table and holding a game in hand ahead of their upcoming clash with Manchester United. Salah currently leads the league in both goals (17) and assists (13), underscoring his pivotal role in the team’s success.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Salah revealed his primary ambition for the season – to deliver Liverpool’s second Premier League title.

Reflecting on his targets, which he had written down during a summer holiday, he shared, “The first thing on my list was to win the Premier League with Liverpool. For years, I’ve always talked about wanting to win the Champions League, but this time, my focus is on the league. It feels like the right goal for my final season here.”

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When asked why he views this as his last campaign at Anfield, Salah candidly explained, “I can’t really explain it, but something about this year feels different. Maybe it’s because we didn’t get to celebrate the last Premier League win properly due to the pandemic. That title meant so much to the club, the fans, and the city, but the moment wasn’t what we dreamed it would be. I want to leave here having given Liverpool another moment to remember.”

Under previous manager Jürgen Klopp, Salah was instrumental in Liverpool’s golden era, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, European Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. Now, with many of his former teammates still in the squad, Salah believes this team has one more triumph in them.

“My motivation this season is clear—to win another trophy, especially the Premier League,” Salah said.

“This team has achieved so much, but winning the league for a second time would solidify our legacy. Players like Trent [Alexander-Arnold], Virgil [van Dijk], Alisson, and Robbo [Andy Robertson] are still here, and we owe it to ourselves and the fans to go out on a high.”

When asked whether he believes a second title is necessary to cement the team’s place among the Premier League greats, he said, “Absolutely. We’ve won almost everything, but one league title isn’t enough for a team of our quality. Winning it twice would make a real statement, and that’s what I’m working toward.”

As Salah enters the final six months of his contract, speculation over his future is certain to intensify. However, for now, the Egyptian forward remains laser-focused on achieving his goals with Liverpool before bidding farewell.

Salah confirms 2025 as his final Liverpool season

Manchester United to use Marcus Rashford in swap deal for Victor Osimhen

Marcus Rashford’s potential exit from Manchester United could open the door to Victor Osimhen making the move to Old Trafford, according to a new report.

The 27-year-old has been dropped from the side in recent weeks by head coach Ruben Amorim. In fact, he has not featured in a minute of football since his side’s 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest on 7 December.

Reports by Goal.com suggested on Thursday, December 2 that Rashford is keen to see out his career in Europe, having turned down three offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia. He reportedly turned down the chance to secure a contract worth £ 675,000 per week in a bid to reclaim a spot back in the England side.

As such, a move to Napoli has now been mooted according to several media agencies in the UK and Italy. Antonio Conte’s men are currently in second place in the Italian top flight and are looking to bring in another forward to secure the league title, reports The Sun.
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They are keen on Rashford and it’s thought that this could open the door for the Red Devils to sign Victor Osimhen, as part of a sensational swap deal.

Osimhen was close to making a move to Chelsea during the summer window, but the proposed move collapsed as they could not agree personal terms. During the window, the striker instead made the loan move to Galatasaray for the 2024/25 season. So far in Turkey, he has scored 12 goals and made five assists in 15 outings.

Osimhen netted 76 times for Napoli in 133 appearances, even helping them win a scudetto during the 2022/23 season.

United have scored just 21 league goals this season, with Rasmus Hojlund, particularly Joshua Zirkzee, particularly under-fire. It could be that the Old Trafford club is looking to bring in another forward in the winter window ahead of the second half of the season.

Osimhen reportedly has a £62 million release clause in his contract and any move involving Rashford would see the Manchester-born attacker reunited with former United player Scott McTominay at the Italian city.

Manchester United to use Marcus Rashford in swap deal for Victor Osimhen