Galatasaray is planning a £42 million bid to permanently sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli after his successful loan stint. Since joining in September, Osimhen has scored four goals and provided two assists. The club aims to finalize the deal amid financial challenges.
Turkish club Galatasaray is reportedly preparing a £42 million bid to secure the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan in September and has made an immediate impact, scoring four goals and providing two assists in just four starts.
Galatasaray's head coach, Okan Buruk, is keen to make Osimhen’s transfer permanent but faces financial challenges. Napoli has set a £63 million release clause for Osimhen for any club outside of Serie A. Despite this, Galatasaray is determined to make an offer as the January transfer window approaches.
According to reports, Galatasaray plans to leverage sponsorship support to put together a club-record bid of £42 million, aiming to outpace interest from top clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. If successful, this deal would significantly exceed the club's previous record, which was £15 million for Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara this past summer.
Osimhen himself has expressed confidence in his market value, stating that he believes he is worth over €100 million, emphasizing his unique skill set and contributions to the game. The striker's impressive performance in Turkey has certainly bolstered his reputation and market value as Galatasaray seeks to secure his talents long-term.
