Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has once again become the focus of major European transfer buzz as Juventus intensifies efforts to sign the prolific striker, aiming to beat top clubs including Galatasaray, Al Hilal, and Liverpool.
Osimhen, who recently returned from a spectacular loan stint with Turkish champions Galatasaray, scored 37 goals and provided 8 assists across all competitions, leading the club to a historic league and cup double.
According to PUNCH Sports Extra, Juventus—under new sporting director Damien Comolli—is pushing forward with serious negotiations. Their ambition is to finalize the deal before the summer transfer window gets crowded, especially as Osimhen’s €75 million release clause looms large.
The Serie A giants are reportedly looking to offload Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic to clear wage space and raise funds for Osimhen’s signing. Juventus is also said to be working on a creative financial solution that will satisfy Napoli while navigating Financial Fair Play rules.
Galatasaray, impressed by Osimhen’s incredible performance, are making a strong bid to sign him permanently with a competitive salary offer worth between €15m and €20m per year. But they face stiff competition from Saudi giants Al Hilal, who have reportedly increased their offer to €50m annually after a prior rejection.
Meanwhile, Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring the situation. While United are said to be hesitant over Osimhen’s wage demands, Liverpool is reportedly holding internal discussions about a possible move.
Osimhen, a proven goalscorer and AFCON medalist, remains one of the most in-demand strikers in world football. With Juventus leading the race, the next few weeks could define one of the summer's biggest transfers.
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