Turkish champions Galatasaray are reportedly optimistic about completing one of the most audacious signings in their history, as they push to permanently secure Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray are not deterred by mounting interest from Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United, who are believed to have held internal discussions regarding a potential summer move for the Super Eagles forward.
“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 stated in a post on X.
The Turkish giants, fresh off their league-winning campaign, have reportedly tabled a staggering contract offer for Osimhen, proposing a net annual salary of between €15 million and €20 million — a figure that could rival or surpass the offers on the table from England’s top clubs.
However, the primary hurdle remains Napoli’s rigid demand on the structure of Osimhen’s €75 million release clause. The Serie A club is insisting on as few instalments as possible, while Galatasaray are hoping for more flexibility, proposing a payment structure that spreads the fee across multiple windows.
“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.
Osimhen, who was instrumental in Napoli’s Serie A title-winning campaign in 2022/23 with 26 goals in 32 games, was frozen out of the squad last season following a breakdown in his relationship with the club’s management. He spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, where he thrived with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 matches across all competitions.
Despite the intense competition from the Premier League, Galatasaray remain confident they can finalise the deal — banking on Osimhen’s successful loan spell in Istanbul and their strong financial offer to sway the striker’s final decision.
If successful, the transfer would not only be historic for Galatasaray but also mark a major statement in Turkish football’s growing ambition on the global stage.
