{
  "id": 2791178,
  "title": "Transfer: ‘He earns more than Saka’ – Kieran doubts Arsenal can pay Victor Osimhen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/transfer-he-earns-more-than-saka-kieran-doubts-arsenal-can-pay-victor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:49:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/transfer-he-earns-more-than-saka-kieran-doubts-arsenal-can-pay-victor-osimhen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Football analyst Kieran Davies has expressed doubts that Arsenal can afford to sign former African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray. Davies pointed out that the Nigeria international's earnings at Galatasaray far exceed what Arsenal currently pays their top earner, Bukayo Saka. Osimhen, who has been impressively scoring goals since the start of the 2026-27 season, is reported to be earning around £326,000 per week in Turkey. This is significantly higher than what Saka earns for Arsenal, which is estimated at £300,000 per week. Davies suggested that Arsenal would need to significantly reduce Osimhen's wage expectations in order to secure his transfer. The analyst noted that Osimhen currently receives a guaranteed annual salary of €15 million at Galatasaray, plus a €1 million loyalty bonus per season and €5 million annually in image rights.",
  "summary": "Football analyst with The Sun, Kieran Davies, has cautioned Arsenal that signing the former African Footballer of the Year from Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen, may entail a significant financial investment. He reminded the Gunners that the Nigeria international’s earnings at Galatasaray are way more than what Arsenal pay Bukayo Saka. Transfer rumours persist regarding Osimhen, who […] Transfer: ‘He…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kieran Davies doubts Arsenal can pay Victor Osimhen's current £326,000 weekly wage.",
    "Osimhen earns around €15 million annually plus bonuses and image rights at Galatasaray.",
    "Arsenal would need to significantly reduce Osimhen's wage expectations for transfer."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}