Victor Osimhen is once again showing why he carries such a hefty price tag, delivering standout performances that highlight what clubs may have missed out on when he faced Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

The Nigerian striker joined Galatasaray on loan this summer after no club was willing to meet his substantial €130 million (£108 million) release clause. Since moving to Turkey, however, Osimhen has reminded Europe of his value.

In just five Super Lig games, he’s tallied four goals and two assists. In the Europa League, he’s added two goals and two assists, including a brace against Spurs on Thursday night.

Against Tottenham, Osimhen was relentless. He took seven shots, five of which were on target, and constantly troubled their defense. So far this season, he’s only gone without a goal contribution once, proving nearly impossible to contain.

This impressive form may have Chelsea regretting their decision to pass on him, as they were in the market for a forward but weren’t prepared to pay his high asking price over the summer.

Now, with his outstanding performances at Galatasaray, Chelsea and other clubs might consider making a move for him in January or next summer — and at a significantly reduced fee.

When Osimhen moved to Turkey, he renegotiated his contract with Napoli, where he was sidelined by new manager Antonio Conte. The revised contract includes a lower release clause, dropping to €90 million (£75 million) in January and further decreasing to €75 million (£62 million) in summer 2025.

Interestingly, Osimhen’s loan agreement with Galatasaray allows him to end his loan early if one of 10 unnamed clubs makes an offer for a permanent transfer in January.

This unique clause could make him an even more attractive option for top clubs, including Chelsea, who may find his new, lower release fee hard to resist. Given his stellar displays in Turkey and the Europa League, it’s likely Osimhen will be a hot commodity in the upcoming transfer windows.

David Moyes has criticized Manchester United’s players for not taking accountability, suggesting they “hid behind” recently sacked manager Erik ten Hag.

In a candid discussion on the Stick to Football podcast with Sky Bet, the former United boss voiced his frustration at the squad’s unwillingness to take responsibility for their poor performance, claiming they allowed Ten Hag to shoulder the blame.

Moyes remarked, “I think players are quite comfortable letting managers take the fall these days. I’d like to see some of them come out and say, ‘I’m not at my best right now.’ We’re not seeing that, and yet United have a lot of talented players.”

The Sporting Lisbon manager, Ruben Amorim, is set to take over at Old Trafford following Ten Hag’s exit after two and a half years. Moyes believes Amorim faces a very different environment than the one Moyes entered when he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary 13-time Premier League champion.

Reflecting on this shift, Moyes shared, “When I took over, United had just won the league, and I was joining a team that had a lot of respect for Sir Alex and everything he accomplished. It’s different now. Today’s players might be realizing that if they don’t perform, they could be out.”

Currently, United sits 13th in the Premier League, preparing for their upcoming clash against Leicester on Sunday.

Moyes, who hasn’t managed since leaving West Ham last season, also criticized the club’s shifting approach to handling managers.

“United once stood by their managers. When things were tough for Sir Alex, they didn’t rush to dismiss him. They had a level of class that’s been lost over time,” Moyes commented.

At 61, Moyes is clearly frustrated with the lack of accountability he perceives in modern football, especially among some of United’s players. He hopes that the new leadership will compel them to step up and bring back the pride once associated with the club.

Bojan Krkić recently opened up about why he advised against Barcelona signing Eden Hazard during the Belgian’s early career.

Hazard, who was one of Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez’s high-profile signings, struggled to make a lasting impact at Madrid.

The Belgian winger began his senior career at Lille in France, where he caught the attention of top European clubs before ultimately moving to Chelsea.

Concerns Over Hazard’s Professionalism

In a recent interview on Cadena Ser’s “Què T’hi Jugues” program, Bojan, now Barcelona’s football coordinator, revealed his reservations about Hazard’s professionalism when scouting him for Barcelona.

“I first saw him at the Under-17 European Championship, where my son was also competing. Belgium reached the final but lost to Spain. Hazard was excellent throughout the tournament, though not as impressive in the final,” Bojan shared.

Later, Bojan attended a Lille match against Montpellier to watch Hazard in action. “It was August, and during the warm-up, I noticed everyone else was in short sleeves, while Hazard wore a tracksuit and warmed up separately from the team. While others stretched, he seemed distracted, watching the stands instead,” Bojan said. “Though he played well, his attitude raised red flags.”

A few days later, he observed Hazard again against Angers. “Hazard was on the bench, and while other substitutes warmed up, he seemed disengaged, merely walking around and watching the game. I marked him as ‘rejected’ in my report.”

Reflecting on his experience, Bojan added, “Players like Hazard, with undeniable skill, often don’t deliver results due to attitude. I’ve seen this with former teammates and players I scouted. My report highlighted his technical and tactical quality but ruled him out due to issues with attitude and personality.”

A Missed Opportunity for Barça?

Hazard’s attitude was a major point of criticism during his time at Real Madrid, compounded by injuries that limited his impact.

Despite his talent, Barcelona ultimately decided against pursuing him, largely due to concerns about his commitment. In hindsight, the decision may have saved the club from facing similar challenges Madrid did with the once-promising winger.