Galatasaray have ended speculation over Victor Osimhen’s future by rejecting a reported €130 million bid from Al Hilal and declaring the striker will not leave this summer.
According to Sky Sports, the Saudi Pro League club made a verbal offer through intermediaries on Wednesday. Galatasaray turned it down immediately and told Al Hilal that Osimhen is not for sale.
The call closes, at least for now, Al Hilal’s long pursuit of the Nigeria international. The Riyadh club had chased him even before his permanent move to Istanbul.
Since joining Galatasaray, Osimhen has scored 59 goals in 74 games and is the centerpiece of their attack. Club sources say they will not entertain any offers for him this window, regardless of the fee.
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Al Hilal finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, two points behind Al-Nassr, and are reshaping their squad. They are expected to approve Darwin Nunez’s exit in the coming days. Osimhen was top of their shortlist. The club has already signed Crysencio Summerville from West Ham for £60 million and still has Karim Benzema and Malcolm in attack.
Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Osimhen, but Galatasaray maintain their stance. There will be no negotiations and no summer sale.
