The Digest:
The prolonged transfer saga surrounding Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continues, as Galatasaray is set to submit a new offer today, July 16, 2025, for the Napoli star. This comes after previous rejections, intensifying the transfer tug-of-war between the clubs for the highly sought-after Nigerian forward.
Key Points:
- Both Napoli and Galatasaray have long agreed on a €75 million transfer fee, but the structure and timing of the payment have been the sticking points.
- Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has now laid down two non-negotiable conditions:
- An immediate upfront payment of €45 to €50 million.
- The remaining balance must not be deferred until June 30, 2026.
- Despite the ongoing negotiations, Osimhen's position remains unchanged, with Galatasaray reportedly his preferred next destination.
- According to top transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla, Galatasaray's new proposal will include bank guarantees to meet Napoli's demands.
