Report: Galatasaray set to offer Turkish star plus cash in bid to secure Victor Osimhen on permanent deal

Victor Osimhen has scored six goals and provided three assists in his last eight appearances for the Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray

Super Lig giants Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to include Turkish winger Yunus Akgün plus a cash sum in their bid to secure Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Super Eagles attacker secured a long-season loan deal away from Napoli to Turkey following a denting relationship with the Neapolitan management.

However, the Nigerian has made a positive impression in his move to Istanbul by scoring six goals and making three assists in his last eight games for Okan Buruk’s men.

Meanwhile, to secure Osimhen on a permanent deal, circulating in the Turkish media suggests that Galatasaray are looking to entice Napoli with a cash-and-player deal with Akgün in the deal to secure Osimhen.

The Turkish attacker has reportedly drawn interest from Manchester United following an impressive Europa League campaign where he topped the goalscoring chart with four goals.

However, reports from Sabah also suggest that Napoli have entered the race for Akgün and may make an official bid during the January transfer window.

Should Napoli pursue Akgün, Galatasaray are expected to respond by using him as part of a swap deal to reduce Osimhen’s transfer fee.

With multiple clubs circling both Akgün and Osimhen, Galatasaray’s strategy might be the best solution to secure the Nigerian star long-term.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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