Galatasaray has reportedly received a €120m offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The Turkish champions now have two big offers on their table as the summer transfer window heats up, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Turkish transfer expert Serhan Türk revealed that Galatasaray has two different €120m bids. One is from a European club, and the other is from Saudi Arabia, but the name of the Saudi club is still unknown.
This news comes after Atlético Madrid was linked to a similar bid. There is also another unnamed European club that reportedly made a verbal offer of €125m.
Despite the huge interest from clubs around the world, Galatasaray has no plans to change their stance. The Turkish Süper Lig champions want to keep Osimhen in Istanbul. Club officials see the 27-year-old as the most important player in their squad and the key to their future plans.
This belief has grown stronger after Osimhen had an amazing first full season with the club following his record transfer last year. The Nigeria international scored 22 goals and made eight assists in 33 matches across all competitions. His contributions helped Galatasaray defend their Süper Lig title, showing just how vital he is to the club's goals.
Club president Dursun Özbek values Osimhen at €150m and does not want to discuss transfers with other clubs. Beyond this price tag, Galatasaray is also looking to offer him a new long-term contract until 2029, which will come with a big salary. They plan to make him the captain after Mauro Icardi leaves and give him the famous number nine shirt to show how crucial he is to the club.
The club is also said to be searching for a top midfielder to boost their UEFA Champions League chances. The message from Istanbul is clear: they want Osimhen to lead the team into the future, not leave.
One option that is definitely off the table is Manchester United. The Manchester Evening News says the chance of a move to Old Trafford is now out of the question. Galatasaray's high asking price and Osimhen's salary, which is helped by Turkey's tax breaks for high earners, have made him too expensive for United.
Manager Michael Carrick, who has already signed Atalanta midfielder Ederson, will now look for other striking options. Marcus Rashford may return to the first team if no suitable offer comes for him, and Joshua Zirkzee is expected to leave after two disappointing years.
Although clubs from the Saudi Pro League have offered Osimhen over $50m a year, he has shown a clear preference to stay in European football. Moving to the Premier League is one of his long-term goals. With Galatasaray refusing to budge and European clubs not meeting their asking price, the transfer saga involving one of the world's top strikers looks set to continue.
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