Galatasaray are pulling out all the stops to retain Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who is reportedly weighing his options amid growing interest from top clubs.
According to Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük, Osimhen has laid down clear conditions before considering an extended stay at the Turkish Super Lig champions.
One of those conditions was the signing of high-profile players, a demand that led to Galatasaray securing Germany international Leroy from Bayern Munich.
“Just like Mauro Icardi said when he joined, ‘If we are building a strong team, I will stay,’ Osimhen used the same sentence,” Küçük revealed.
Sané is expected to join Galatasaray on a three-year contract after his Bayern Munich deal expires on June 30.
The former Manchester City winger has reportedly agreed to a net salary of €9 million per season, along with a €3 million loyalty bonus.
There’s a possibility Sané could still feature for Bayern at the FIFA Club World Cup currently underway in the United States before making the switch.
Galatasaray, eager to keep Osimhen after his remarkable loan spell, where he scored 37 goals and registered 8 assists in 41 appearances, have offered him a staggering €14 million per season, including bonuses.
Yet, the former African Footballer of the Year is said to be taking his time with the decision.
“Galatasaray is in a hurry, but Osimhen is not,” Küçük added. “The player needs to be treated with understanding.”
While Galatasaray remain hopeful, competition for the Nigerian forward’s signature is intense.
Transfer insider Valentin Furlan revealed that eight elite clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, Manchester United, AC Milan, Juventus, and Galatasaray, have approached Osimhen in recent days.
The Napoli star is currently enjoying a holiday in Nigeria and is in no rush to decide his future.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian international, Raphael Onyedika, is reportedly on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar.
The 24-year-old midfielder impressed with Belgian side Club Brugge last season, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, and helped the club clinch the Belgian Cup.
New Spurs manager Thomas Frank is believed to be targeting six new signings this summer, with Onyedika among his potential recruits.
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