Napoli and Osimhen both reject first Al-Hilal proposal | OneFootball

Napoli have turned down the opening Al-Hilal offer for Victor Osimhen, demanding the full €75m release clause, but it is also reported the striker rejected the €26m per season salary.

Football Italia had already confirmed that Al-Hilal were making a strong bid to sign the Nigeria international, including a phone call from new coach Simone Inzaghi.

The opening proposal was believed to be worth €65m plus bonuses, but Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and others are all adamant Napoli rejected it outright.

They know Osimhen has a €75m release clause in his contract and want that respected.

Osimhen and Napoli both want more money

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JANUARY 21: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts to a missed chance during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Dynamo Kyiv at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on January 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, it is not the only problem for Al-Hilal, because the same sources all state that Osimhen has not agreed personal terms either.

The €26m per season salary, plus bonuses, is considered insufficient for him to join the Saudi Pro League.

If the striker is to leave Galatasaray and European football, he wants it to be for an eye-watering sum of money.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Juventus have practically given up on Osimhen following the departure of director Cristiano Giuntoli, while Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all looking towards other targets first.

Meanwhile, Sky Sports Deutschland claim that Galatasaray have made an offer to make the Osimhen loan move a permanent one.

It is worth €15m per season wages, plus a transfer fee of €65m, but again those are likely to be rejected by both parties.