By Daily Sports Nigeria on June 16, 2025

Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly optimistic about completing one of the boldest transfers in their history, as they push to permanently sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Istanbul giants remain hopeful despite renewed interest from several top Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United, who are said to have held internal discussions over a potential move.

“Galatasaray remain optimistic about securing the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen, despite top English clubs having re-entered the race over the past three to four days,” Plettenberg posted on X.

Despite growing interest from several top Premier League clubs in recent days, the Turkish champions are not backing down in their pursuit of the Nigerian international.

The Nigerian striker is reportedly keen on a move to England this summer with Reds and Devils having an internal meeting to discuss the possibility of signing the attacker.

Galatasaray, who won the league title last season, have tabled a highly competitive contract offer to Osimhen, worth between €15m to €20m per year in net salary.

This puts them in a strong position financially, with the proposed wage package likely to match or even exceed what some Premier League clubs are currently offering.

The major hurdle in the negotiations, however, lies in the payment structure of Osimhen’s €75 million release clause.

Napoli, who remain firm in their valuation of the striker, are demanding the fewest instalments possible.

“Gala are offering a net annual salary of €15–20m. The biggest issue remains the payment structure for the €75m release clause. Napoli want as few instalments as possible,” Plettenberg added.

Galatasaray, while capable of triggering the release clause, are also wishing for more flexible terms, hoping to spread the payments across multiple windows.

Osimhen struck an unrivalled 26 goals in 32 Serie A games during Napoli’s 2022/23 title-winning season, but he was frozen out of Conte’s squad last summer after the relationship between him and the club’s hierarchy went south.

The Nigeria international’s loan move to Turkey was a success, excelling in a Galatasaray kit last season with 37 goals and eight assists from 41 matches in all competitions.

Galatasaray believe they can still close the deal and beat Premier League clubs if they can reach an agreement with Napoli over the structure of the payment.

Source Punch Ng

Posted June 16, 2025

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