The list of absentees at the 2026 World Cup includes Victor Osimhen.

Nigeria are coming off one of their best performances in the Africa Cup of Nations, securing third place ahead of Egypt. While they are one of the most historic national teams in Africa, they have now gone eight years without appearing at a World Cup, having also missed out on the 2026 edition.

With the arrival of Xabi Alonso, Chelsea appear to be preparing for another busy transfer window, especially as João Pedro continues to be strongly linked with a move to Barcelona. In response, the Blues are reportedly targeting Victor Osimhen as their marquee signing to reinforce the attack.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup now has all of its national teams confirmed, with notable absences including Robert Lewandowski.

Although Ferran Torres seemed to be a key player for Barcelona, the Spaniard could reportedly facilitate the arrival of Julián Álvarez. Given his contractual situation, the Blaugranas would be open to letting him go, with a LaLiga rival already interested in his services.

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing a forward in the event Harry Kane leaves the club.

Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi are among the players who will compete in the Africa Cup of Nations this year.

Despite Robert Lewandowski's impressive performances over the past few seasons, his future at Barcelona seems uncertain. In light of this, the Culers have reportedly set their sights on a surprising striker as his potential replacement, and it's not Erling Haaland.

With manager Ruben Amorim planning a major squad overhaul, Højlund is reportedly among the players Manchester United is willing to sell. Napoli's interest in the player has intensified speculation about his future. The club is determined to make significant changes to improve the team.

After being excluded by Ruben Amorim for the Liverpool clash, Manchester United are reportedly working on a potential trade involving Marcus Rashford and Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen.

Barcelona faces a crucial decision in its search for Robert Lewandowski's replacement. While high-profile names like Viktor Gyökeres and Erling Haaland have been mentioned, their acquisition presents significant financial and competitive challenges.

Manchester United is reportedly considering a player exchange deal with Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen. The Red Devils are exploring this option to potentially acquire the Nigerian striker, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray.

Manchester United's poor goal difference (+1) highlights their need for attacking reinforcements. Victor Osimhen's prolific goal-scoring record and leadership qualities make the Napoli striker an ideal candidate to address this issue.

Victor Osimhen’s name continues to dominate transfer discussions as the prolific Nigerian striker attracts interest from some of the Premier League's biggest clubs.

Despite the considerable interest and a reduced release clause, Victor Osimhen's firm commitment to Galatasaray until the end of the season adds another layer of complexity to his future. His current success in Turkey only increases the speculation surrounding his next move.