Monday, November 4, 2024 – Turkish club, Galatasaray are
reportedly planning on making a £42million bid for Victor Osimhen in
January to make his loan deal from Napoli permanent.
Osimhen joined the Turkish club on a season-long loan in
September after he was linked with a move away from the Stadio Diego Armando
Maradona.
Since joining the Turkish club, the 25-year-old has netted
four goals in as many starts while contributing two assists.
As a result, Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk is reportedly
determined to sign Osimhen on a permanent deal but finances remain a major
stumbling block.
Napoli are said to have agreed to a £63m release clause
should a club from outside Serie A be interested.
However, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu, while
Galatasaray are unable to meet that fee they will still look to make a bid from
Osimhen once the January window opens.
The report claims that with the help of a sponsor
Galatasaray are prepared to offer a club-record £42m, in a bid to beat out
interest from the likes of Chelsea and PSG.
Should the deal be completed it would smash the club’s
current record transfer expenditure for a single player, more than doubling the
£15m they paid Norwich this summer to sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara.
The reports come just one month after Osimhen boldly
declared his transfer value and stated there are few players in world football
with the quality he possesses.
‘I am worth over 100 million euros.’ Osimhen told TMW.
‘There are few players in the world like me, who have
reached such style and success. It all relates to my characteristics, what I
do, and my quality. Therefore, I believe I deserve it.
‘I am aware of my contribution and what I can achieve, even
in my private life. Do people think differently? Some say 15 million, others
100-120-150….. Everyone has their own opinion.’
