Match story
- Sparta Praha created the clearer chances on xG (2.15 vs 1.15, Δ 1.00).
- Sparta Praha was more accurate in front of goal (55% on target vs 18%).
- Galatasaray held more of the ball (58% possession).
Sparta Praha defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in UEFA Europa League. The fixture is part of the Knockout Round Play-offs stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at epet ARENA in Praha. A. Taylor officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sparta Praha vs Galatasaray meeting in UEFA Europa League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sparta Praha and Galatasaray. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Europa LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Sparta Praha defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in UEFA Europa League. The fixture is part of the Knockout Round Play-offs stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at epet ARENA in Praha. A. Taylor officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Sparta Praha vs Galatasaray meeting in UEFA Europa League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Sparta Praha and Galatasaray. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
UEFA Europa LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Arsenal have been given a clearer idea of what it could take to sign Victor Osimhen, with a bid worth more than £60 million reportedly capable of bringing Galatasaray to the negotiating table. The Nigerian striker has been linked with the Gunners for several years, but the possibility of a move has become more interesting […] The post Arsenal told the only way they can pull of the blockbuster signing of Victor Osimhen appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arsenal’s search for another elite forward has brought Victor Osimhen back into the spotlight, but the Gunners are not alone in considering a move for the Galatasaray superstar. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have also discussed the Nigeria international, although none of the three Premier League clubs have yet submitted a formal offer. Want more […] The post Arsenal could face major stumbling block in pursuit of attacking target Victor Osimhen appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Victor Osimhen said ‘we’ll see’ when asked about leaving Galatasaray this summer (beIN Sports Turkey) Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out the possibility of leaving Galatasaray after being linked with a move to Arsenal. Osimhen scored both of Galatasaray’s goals on Friday evening but the Turkish champions were held at home to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season. After the match, Osimhen approached Galatasaray’s ultras behind the goal and appeared to offer an apology to the supporters for the result. But Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray is in doubt after Arsenal discussed the prospect of signing the 27-year-old during talks with the Turkish club over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. When asked about the rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal, Osimhen replied: ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice but Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by Corum FK in their Super Lig opener (Getty) However, Osimhen insisted that he would remain committed to Galatasaray if he does not leave the club this summer. ‘It’s going to be a tough season. The team is aware of that,’ Osimhen said. Osimhen kendisine gelen destek sonrası taraftarın yanına giderek kısa bir konuşma yaptı. pic.twitter.com/4qbWTczudl— Ferhat Kızıltaş (@ferhat_kiziltas) August 14, 2026 ‘I’m ready to give everything for this club. This was an important wake-up call. It was a wake-up call for the players too. ‘We have to give everything on the pitch. Our fans give us incredible energy, they always support us. We need to reciprocate. ‘We need to gain momentum before the Champions League. We need to fight very well from the very first match.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly rejected the possibility of joining Galatasaray, with his representatives informing Arsenal that the Brazilian winger does not want to move to Turkey at this stage of his career. The development comes after the Turkish champions submitted a €45 million (£38.4m) bid for the 25-year-old, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. […] The post Arsenal star rejects surprise transfer despite €45m offer on the table appeared first on CaughtOffside.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Mikel Arteta says he wants to keep Ethan Nwaneri at Arsenal but the club must do "what is best for the player". BBC Sport revealed in April that winger Nwaneri was among the players Arsenal would listen to offers for this summer, and invited offers from Galatasaray for him earlier this week.
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Arsenal have been given a clearer idea of what it could take to sign Victor Osimhen, with a bid worth more than £60 million reportedly capable of bringing Galatasaray to the negotiating table. The Nigerian striker has been linked with the Gunners for several years, but the possibility of a move has become more interesting […] The post Arsenal told the only way they can pull of the blockbuster signing of Victor Osimhen appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Gabriel Martinelli’s Arsenal future is becoming one of the more intriguing stories of the final weeks of the transfer window, with Napoli now making contact over a possible deal for the Brazilian winger. The 25-year-old has already rejected an approach from Galatasaray, making it clear that he is not interested in moving to Turkey. Want […] The post Sources: Arsenal continue to target Martinelli exit as ‘dialogue is underway’ with top club appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Arsenal’s search for another elite forward has brought Victor Osimhen back into the spotlight, but the Gunners are not alone in considering a move for the Galatasaray superstar. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have also discussed the Nigeria international, although none of the three Premier League clubs have yet submitted a formal offer. Want more […] The post Arsenal could face major stumbling block in pursuit of attacking target Victor Osimhen appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Galatasaray are refusing to sell Victor Osimhen this summer (Getty) Galatasaray have ruled out the prospect of selling Victor Osimhen to Arsenal before the end of the transfer window, according to reports in Turkey. Arsenal have discussed a potential move for Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Osimhen, who permanently joined Galatasaray in a €75 million (£64.8m) deal from Napoli last summer, has played a major role in helping the Turkish club win consecutive league titles with 59 goals in 74 appearances across the last two seasons. When asked about his future after scoring twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw at home to newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season on Friday night, Osimhen refused to rule out the prospect of moving clubs before the end of the window. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows,’ Osimhen said. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice in Galatasaray’s 2-2 draw with Corum FK on Friday night (Anadolu via Getty) However, according to 343 Digital, Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek is privately adamant that Osimhen will not be sold under any circumstances. ‘I will not say ‘yes’ to any transaction that will harm Galatasaray or not benefit Galatasaray,’ Ozbek is said to have told his inner circle. ‘What I said about Baris Alper Yilmaz, I am now saying even more strongly about Osimhen. No matter how much the price is, I am not selling Osimhen.’ Earlier this week, Galatasaray rejected a €130m (£111m) bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the Nigeria international. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel revealed that the 27-year-old striker was keen on joining a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League. ‘I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,’ said Obi Mikel, who was directly involved in Chelsea’s failed negotiations to sign Osimhen two years ago. ‘I’ve had a few conversations with him. I won’t say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
There could be a few more exits at Arsenal before the transfer window closes (Picture: UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Napoli have approached Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli with talks underway over a move to the Serie A giants. The Brazil international is among the clutch of players Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for this summer after last season’s Premier League-winning campaign. Galatasaray are eager to sign the 25-year-old, making an offer of £38million this week. Arsenal have held talks with the Turkish giants over a number of prospective moves with Ethan Nwaneri also targeted. The Gunners have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability during those discussions. Martinelli has informed Arsenal however he does not want to join Galatasaray and is not pushing to leave the club this summer. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But Napoli are also ready to test his resolve with Sportitalia reporting the Serie A giants have sounded out the Brazilian with talks ongoing. Martinelli made 53 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists. Arsenal begin their season in the Community Shield against Manchester City on Sunday before their Premier League campaign begins against newly-promoted Coventry City next Friday night. Napoli keen to sign the Brazilian (Picture: Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game, Mikel Arteta admitted it was likely some members of his squad would move on before the summer window closes, naming 19-year-old Nwaneri as a player who is in a particularly difficult position. ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. Martinelli has already turned down Galatasaray (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Victor Osimhen said ‘we’ll see’ when asked about leaving Galatasaray this summer (beIN Sports Turkey) Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out the possibility of leaving Galatasaray after being linked with a move to Arsenal. Osimhen scored both of Galatasaray’s goals on Friday evening but the Turkish champions were held at home to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season. After the match, Osimhen approached Galatasaray’s ultras behind the goal and appeared to offer an apology to the supporters for the result. But Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray is in doubt after Arsenal discussed the prospect of signing the 27-year-old during talks with the Turkish club over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. When asked about the rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal, Osimhen replied: ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows. ‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’ Victor Osimhen scored twice but Galatasaray were held to a 2-2 draw by Corum FK in their Super Lig opener (Getty) However, Osimhen insisted that he would remain committed to Galatasaray if he does not leave the club this summer. ‘It’s going to be a tough season. The team is aware of that,’ Osimhen said. Osimhen kendisine gelen destek sonrası taraftarın yanına giderek kısa bir konuşma yaptı. pic.twitter.com/4qbWTczudl— Ferhat Kızıltaş (@ferhat_kiziltas) August 14, 2026 ‘I’m ready to give everything for this club. This was an important wake-up call. It was a wake-up call for the players too. ‘We have to give everything on the pitch. Our fans give us incredible energy, they always support us. We need to reciprocate. ‘We need to gain momentum before the Champions League. We need to fight very well from the very first match.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Gabriel Martinelli has reportedly rejected the possibility of joining Galatasaray, with his representatives informing Arsenal that the Brazilian winger does not want to move to Turkey at this stage of his career. The development comes after the Turkish champions submitted a €45 million (£38.4m) bid for the 25-year-old, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. […] The post Arsenal star rejects surprise transfer despite €45m offer on the table appeared first on CaughtOffside.
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Mikel Arteta says he wants to keep Ethan Nwaneri at Arsenal but the club must do "what is best for the player". BBC Sport revealed in April that winger Nwaneri was among the players Arsenal would listen to offers for this summer, and invited offers from Galatasaray for him earlier this week.
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