Turkish giants Galatasaray have intensified efforts to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen following his refusal to join Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the reigning Turkish champions have submitted a formal contract proposal to Osimhen, who recently concluded a loan spell with the Istanbul club from Napoli. The move is part of Galatasaray’s ambitious summer rebuild aimed at strengthening their attacking line.
“Galatasaray have sent contract proposals to both Leroy Sané and Victor Osimhen,” Romano posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Negotiations are ongoing while Sané’s case remains open and Osimhen has still not accepted the Al Hilal proposal.”
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Osimhen, 26, has been a prime target for Al Hilal, who are looking to reinforce their squad ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup beginning on 15 June. The Saudi outfit, now under the management of former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, have reportedly made two substantial offers, both of which Osimhen has rejected.
Italian outlet Sky Italia confirmed that the latest offer from Al Hilal was worth approximately £25 million per year, following an earlier bid of £22 million annually – both of which failed to persuade the striker.
“Victor Osimhen’s future is still uncertain after he rejected Al Hilal’s latest contract offer worth around £25m per year,” Sky Italia reported. “But Osimhen has now rejected two proposals from Al Hilal – the first of which was worth nearly £22m per year.”
Napoli are also yet to agree a transfer fee with the Saudi side. The Serie A club previously turned down an initial bid and are reportedly holding out for a fee close to Osimhen’s release clause of £63 million.
Despite significant interest from Saudi Arabia, Osimhen has kept his options open and could favour a return to top-tier European football, with Galatasaray hoping to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his next move.
