Napoli Weighs Special Deal for Osimhen Following Galatasaray Transfer Blow
- Napoli have reportedly turned down Galatasaray's latest offer for the signing of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen
- The marquee Napoli striker remains linked with several clubs both within and outside Europe's footballing circle
- A report detailing that Napoli are considering a special transfer deal for the combative centre-forward has recently surfaced
Every day brings a new update on the immediate future of Victor Osimhen.
The marquee Nigerian striker, who remains linked with several clubs across Europe, is highly likely to complete a permanent transfer away from Napoli in the summer transfer window.
However, ahead of next summer's window and the growing interest from several clubs in the Nigerian forward, Napoli are exploring possible means to ensure the current Galatasaray loanee secures a deal that would largely favour the club.
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According to a fresh report, the Italian Serie A outfit is now considering a swap deal with AC Milan for Osimhen.
Napoli considers Osimhen's transfer to Milan
According to a report captured by This Day Sports, the Italian club is open to transferring Osimhen to AC Milan in exchange for Rafael Leao.
This potential move is closely tied to Napoli's efforts to secure Georgian attacker Kvicha Kvaratskelia to a new deal.
The 23-year-old has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, and Napoli may struggle to secure a new contract with the former Lokomotiv Moscow forward. As a result, a swap deal involving Osimhen and Leao has emerged as a possible solution.
Milan have not hidden their interest in the Nigerian forward, with recent reports from Calcio Mercato confirming the Rossoneri's desire to sign Osimhen.
Additionally, rumours about a possible January sale of Osimhen are circulating, suggesting that the Galatasaray loanee could be on the move during the winter transfer window.
In an interview with Legit.ng, sports pundit and betting expert, Taiwo Popoola, shared his thoughts on Osimhen’s future, expressing a strong desire to see the Nigerian striker play in the Premier League.
“I want to see him in the Premier League—Chelsea, maybe,” Popoola remarked.
When asked about the prospect of a move to Arsenal, Popoola voiced concerns about the club’s lack of a winning mentality under Mikel Arteta. However, he suggested that Osimhen could be the catalyst Arsenal needs to secure silverware.
“True, but Arsenal doesn’t have a trophy-winning mentality. Osimhen could bring that to them. Let’s see how it goes,” he concluded.
Napoli hands Man United Osimhen blow
Legit.ng in another report detailed that Napoli has handed Man United a fresh blow amid their pursuit of Osimhen.
The Premier League outfit had proposed a player-plus-cash deal for a possible transfer of the striker. However, the Italian Serie A outfit is holding out for a cash-only transfer, which could possibly be in the region of €80 million in the summer of 2025.
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