Victor Osimhen Brace Saves Galatasaray in Four-Goal Thriller as Arsenal Transfer Links Swirl

Victor Osimhen proved once again why he remains one of Europe’s most lethal strikers, delivering a breathtaking two-goal performance to rescue Galatasaray in a wild 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Çorum FK at RAMS Park.

If you were expecting a comfortable opening day for the reigning champions, the Nigerian forward had other plans as he single-handedly pulled The Lions out of the fire.

After a tense, goalless first half, Osimhen produced a moment of pure magic to break the deadlock in magnificent fashion.

Collecting a pinpoint through-ball from Lucas Torreira, the Super Eagles striker chipped the onrushing goalkeeper, scrambled to the touchline, and somehow lobbed a defender from an impossible angle to put the hosts 1-0 ahead.

However, Galatasaray’s preseason defensive vulnerabilities resurfaced in a frantic two-minute spell.

Alexandros Kyziridis equalised for Çorum FK with a ferocious long-range strike into the top corner, before Jesús Ramírez clipped a clever lob over the goalkeeper to send the visitors into a shock 2-1 lead.

The visitors were reduced to ten men when Kyziridis received a straight red card for a recklessly mistimed tackle, setting up a relentless siege on the Çorum goal.

With pressure mounting into the 90th minute, Osimhen rose highest to meet a whipped corner and planted a textbook header into the bottom corner to salvage a point for Okan Buruk’s side.

As the Turkish giants continue to iron out their early-season tactical flaws, all eyes remain firmly on their star man.

With reports now emerging that Premier League side Arsenal are in active talks to sign the Nigerian international, Galatasaray face a huge fight to keep hold of their talisman before the transfer window closes.