Osimhen’s Agent Reportedly Confirms Super Eagles Striker’s Next Club After Galatasaray Loan
- Victor Osimhen’s agents have reportedly confirmed that the Super Eagles striker wants to join the Premier League
- Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are all said to be monitoring the situation
- With a hefty release clause, Napoli is reportedly willing to negotiate Osimhen’s transfer after he leaves Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen's representatives have reportedly stated that the striker is set on playing in the Premier League next season, dashing the hopes of Saudi Pro League franchises.
Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, the Nigerian star wants to secure a move to England’s top flight, months after his failed move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day last summer.
Many believe the Nigerian forward’s long-anticipated Premier League move will finally materialise this summer despite continued interest from Saudi Arabia.
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Osimhen’s Italian parent club Napoli is reportedly prepared to let him leave, as his departure would provide them with the funds needed to sign another striker.
With a €75 million release clause with the Serie A giants and a high salary as a talented goal-scorer, the Nigerian is reportedly unwilling to accept a pay cut.
While Turkish giant Galatasaray has expressed interest in keeping him permanently, the 2023 Africa Player of the Year winner appears set on moving to England.
A report by Transfer News Live suggested the 26-year-old would be willing to join Manchester United, even if they fail to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Premier League clubs interested in Osimhen
A host of top Premier League clubs are reportedly keeping close tabs on Osimhen’s situation as his loan spell in the Turkish Super Lig draws to a close.
Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are reportedly keen on securing the services of the Super Eagles striker in the summer.
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Osimhen is being seen as a solution for the Old Trafford outfit amid a miserable spell that has seen them struggle under two managers so far this season.
The Blues missed out on signing him last summer and would be considering another attempt, while the Gunners are in need of a consistent goal-scorer.
Newcastle may see Osimhen as an option should Alexander Isak leave, while Aston Villa is looking to add more depth to their attacking options.
According to TBR Football, Graeme Bailey said that Osimhen's focus on securing a move to the EPL has been made clear to the Saudi Pro League.
With multiple English clubs seemingly interested in the Nigerian superstar, the coming transfer window could see a large-scale bidding war.
Osimhen’s transfer fee and Galatasaray’s interest
Osimhen’s representatives are actively working on securing his next move, having been frustrated by last summer’s transfer saga, which saw him join Galatasaray on loan after a failed move to Chelsea.
Napoli has reportedly given his agents permission to negotiate with potential buyers ahead of the summer transfer window, with the club keen to cash in on his release clause of approximately €75 million.
The Nigerian star has excelled in Turkey, scoring 20 goals in 19 starts. Galatasaray is eager to keep Osimhen permanently and is reportedly willing to break the Turkish transfer record to retain his services.
Osimhen fires blank in Galatasaray defeat
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Osimhen drew blank as Galatasaray ended their unbeaten streak in a 2-1 loss to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Besiktas in the Istanbul derby.
Both teams ended the match with 10 men after Przemyslaw Frankowski was sent off for the champions in the first half and Semih Kilicsoy for Besiktas in the second half.
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