Reports Al-Hilal rival Galatasaray with new Osimhen bid | OneFootball

Reports in Italy claim that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have come back in with a new offer for Victor Osimhen to rival Galatasaray, who continue to haggle with Napoli over the payment terms for the Nigeria international.

For the second summer in a row, Osimhen is expected to be sold by Napoli after a permanent move away from the Stadio Maradona fell through at the end of the last summer transfer window.

The 26-year-old, who spent the 2024-25 season out on a successful loan with Galatasaray, had a €75m release clause valid for teams outside of Italy in his contract, which has since expired.

Reports Al-Hilal submit new Osimhen offer

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Napoli are still, however, holding out for the same transfer fee, and expect to be paid in no more than two instalments for the former Serie A Capocannoniere.

That has been the sticking point for Galatasaray, whose most recent offer came to the required €75m, but still over several instalments. Specifically, Galatasaray had been prepared to spend €40m up front, and then pay the remaining €35m in instalments.

According to reports from Matteo Moretto, Al-Hilal came back in with a new offer for Osimhen overnight, which is reportedly worth the requested €75m, but split into two equal instalments of €37.5m.

The Saudi Pro League side had already submitted an offer for Osimhen earlier in the summer, and had been prepared to offer a staggering €30m-per-season contract, which the player turned down midway through June.