Napoli Hold Off Galatasaray’s Push for Osimhen

Galatasaray and Napoli are still discussing a deal for Victor Osimhen. The Turkish club is trying to meet Napoli’s financial terms, with bank guarantees now a key issue. Despite several offers, Napoli hasn’t agreed to a deal yet. Osimhen’s future is one of the summer’s major stories.

DEAL STATUS

Napoli reportedly rejected three offers from Galatasaray for Osimhen, including one matching his €75 million buyout clause. Napoli’s concerns go beyond the fee. They’re focused on how the payment is structured and the financial assurances. Talks are ongoing as Galatasaray works with banks to guarantee full and timely payment. Osimhen, who scored 37 goals and provided eight assists during his loan stint at Galatasaray last season, only wants to join the Turkish champions and declined a potential move to Al Hilal. He told Napoli he won’t report for pre-season, making the transfer urgent for everyone involved.

According to a previous report, Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals and provided eight assists for Galatasaray last season.

SEASON PERFORMANCE AND TRANSFER IMPLICATIONS

Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in all competitions last season while playing a key role in his loan stint at Galatasaray. The Turkish club topped the Süper Lig, beating rivals Fenerbahçe, who finished second, by just two points. Meanwhile, Napoli also won their domestic league, without Osimhen and will try to sell him before the beginning of the season. New Napoli coach Antonio Conte has made clear Osimhen doesn’t fit his plans, preferring Romelu Lukaku as his main striker. Financially, Napoli are eager to sell Osimhen to avoid paying his €24 million net salary next season. However, they aren’t willing to approve a transfer without the proper financial guarantees, given the high value of the deal and Osimhen’s status as one of the world’s top forwards.

A previous report confirmed that Napoli needs to sell Victor Osimhen because new coach Antonio Conte does not want him.

NEXT STEPS

Negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli are expected to continue over the coming days. Galatasaray is working to meet Napoli’s requirements with appropriate bank backing. If a breakthrough is reached, Osimhen could be unveiled ahead of Galatasaray’s next Champions League qualifier. Meanwhile, Napoli will continue their summer rebuild and prepare for the new season under Conte, looking to reinvest any transfer funds to strengthen their attack. Both clubs face demanding schedules: Galatasaray aim to defend their league title, while Napoli seek to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. The outcome of the Osimhen saga could alter both teams’ ambitions for the upcoming year.

According to recent updates, Galatasaray is to sign Victor Osimhen before allowing Alvaro Morata to leave.