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Top transfer insider Fabrizio Romano says Saudi side Al Hilal are now front-runners to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, beating out Premier League clubs due to financial muscle.
  • Al Hilal ready to trigger Osimhen’s €75m release clause and offer €12m salary
  • EPL clubs like Chelsea, Man United are interested but can’t match wage demands
  • Osimhen just returned to Napoli from loan spell at Galatasaray
  • New Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi reportedly pushing for swift deal
  • Romano says Saudis are “favourites” due to financial flexibility
Victor Osimhen may be headed to Saudi Arabia, not because of lack of interest from Europe, but because only Al Hilal can afford the total package. His €12m annual salary and €75m release clause have reportedly put off English clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. But in Saudi Arabia, that’s not a deal-breaker. If confirmed, the move would make Osimhen one of the highest-paid Nigerian athletes ever but fans are split on what it means for his career.

Osimhen’s next move looks imminent. Will he chase silverware or secure the bag in Saudi Arabia? Either way, it's a big shift.