Napoli close to accepting player plus ₦48 billion for Osimhen, I have proof — Turkish football analyst claims

Victor Osimhen could be a target for Arsenal || Image credit: Imago

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Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory with fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Sivasspor at Rams Park Stadium on May 3, 2025 || Image credit: Imago

Napoli close to accepting player plus ₦48 billion for Osimhen, I have proof — Turkish football analyst claims

Faruq Ibrahim 23:36 - 10.05.2025

A Turkish football analyst provided some insight into Galatasaray's progress in their bid to sign Victor Osimhen.

Bisar Ozbey of BTV Channel in Turkey said that he had unimpeachable evidence that Galatasaray were close to reaching an agreement with Napoli for the transfer of Victor Osimhen. 

The Cim-Bom had initially contacted the Napoli hierarchy to negotiate for Osimhen; however, they were rebuffed by the Partenopei, who insisted on suitors meeting the striker’s €75 million release clause.

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What Ozbey said 

Ozbey said that the suitors are not lined up to pay that amount, and only Juventus have an offer on the table. Given Aurelio de Laurentiis's stance on selling to rivals, Napoli are now more amenable to listening to an offer from Galatasaray short of the stated release clause. 

"I had previously said that Galatasaray would not be able to buy Osimhen,” he said, per GsGazette. “But now things have changed. Galatasaray is very close to buying him. If what I have said is denied, I will provide evidence.

“Only Juventus' offer for Osimhen is on the table. I am constantly in contact with important managers and sporting directors in Italy and England. So they should not underestimate the information we provide."

Osimhen continued his fine form.
Osimhen continued his fine form.

The TV presenter said that Napoli have a long-standing interest in the Cim-Bom’s young winger, Baris Alper Yilmaz and Galatasaray are looking to capitalise, offering the 24-year-old plus cash for the Nigerian ace.

"Napoli and coach Antonio Conte apparently like Barış Alper Yılmaz. Osimhen is not among Antonio Conte's plans anyway. Galatasaray is planning to end Osimhen for Barış + 27 million euros.”

“Under normal circumstances, an offer of 30 million euros was made during the mid-season break, both to avoid risking the championship and to get Osimhen's transfer fee, so he was not sold. I think they made sense. You can't find someone like Osimhen. But you can find someone like Barış for 10-15 million euros with a good scout. 

“Sallai will also get you by for a bit. If Osimhen says, 'I'm staying at Galatasaray', Galatasaray will figure out the money and take care of this.”