Galatasaray A €120 million proposal has allegedly been made by a Saudi Arabian team for Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, as the Turkish league leaders have now received two different offers worth over 9 figures amid the growing activity in the summer transfer market surrounding their key player, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
According to Turkish transfer expert Serhan Turk, Galatasaray currently has two separate offers worth €120 million available— one coming from a European team and the other from Saudi Arabia—but the specific Saudi club involved remains unknown.
This follows earlier reports that Atlético Madrid had been connected with an offer of the same figure, while another unidentified European club reportedly submitted a verbal proposal worth €125 million.
Although there has been significant attention from various parts of the world, Galatasaray have not signaled any intention to alter their stance. The reigning Turkish Süper Lig champions remain committed to retaining Osimhen in Istanbul, with club representatives allegedly considering the 27-year-old as their key player and the central figure upon which the team's future growth will focus.
This belief has become even stronger since Osimhen had an exceptional first complete season at the club following his record move last year. The Nigerian player netted 22 goals and delivered eight assists in 33 games across various tournaments, helping Galatasaray retain their Süper Lig championship, which reinforced his key role in the team's aspirations.
Galatasaray's chairman, Dursun Özbek, reportedly sees Osimhen worth €150 million and shows no interest in engaging in talks with potential suitors. In addition to this assessment, Galatasaray is believed to be working on a fresh long-term deal extending through 2029 along with an attractive pay structure. Furthermore, they plan to entrust the striker with the team captaincy once Mauro Icardi leaves, alongside granting him the iconic number nine jersey, highlighting his key role within the club's culture.
The club is reportedly looking to bring in a high-level midfielder to enhance their chances in the UEFA Champions League, with the main focus coming from Istanbul stating that they wish for Osimhen to guide their upcoming phase instead of leaving.
Another path that has now been definitively shut down is Manchester United. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, the chance of a transfer to Old Trafford has been dismissed, due to Galatasaray's substantial fee request along with Osimhen's wage—substantially increased thanks to Turkey's advantageous tax policies for top earners—which has made the forward unaffordable for United.
Manager Michael Carrick, having previously signed Atalanta midfielder Ederson, is now looking at other forward alternatives. Marcus Rashford is poised to return to the starting lineup if no suitable bid comes in for the English player, while Joshua Zirkzee is likely to leave following a disappointing two years with the club.
Even though Saudi Pro League teams have offered individual deals worth more than $50 million annually for Osimhen, the Super Eagles forward has repeatedly expressed a wish to stay in European football, with an eventual move to the Premier League seen as part of his future goals. As Galatasaray remains firm and European interested parties haven’t met their asking price, the situation involving one of the globe's top forwards continues without a quick conclusion.
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