Turkish football club Galatasaray is reportedly making a bold move to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli, offering a combination of cash and player exchange in their bid to bring the Nigerian striker to Istanbul permanently.
According to Turkish media, Galatasaray plans to offer a financial package along with one of three players: Davinson Sanchez, Baris Alper Yilmaz, or Yunus Akgun.
The idea behind the swap is to help reduce the overall cost of the deal, which could be a significant financial investment.
Osimhen, 25, joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli in September, and he has quickly become a star for the Turkish Super Lig champions.
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In just nine appearances for the club, the striker has netted eight goals and provided four assists, making him one of the most important players in Okan Buruk’s squad.
While Osimhen’s future at the club is still uncertain, it is clear that Galatasaray is eager to secure him on a permanent basis.
However, the club faces competition from several top European teams, many of which are expected to show interest in Osimhen next summer. This only adds pressure on Galatasaray to finalize a deal sooner rather than later.
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The proposed swap deal could be a clever way for the club to outmaneuver other suitors and bring in one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe.
Whether this approach will be enough to convince Napoli to let go of their star player remains to be seen.