Osimhen tipped for Premier League move after rejecting lucrative Saudi offer in January transfer
Victor Osimhen is tipped to move to the Premier League this summer after rejecting a lucrative offer from Al Ahli in the January transfer window.
This is according to Turkish pundit Bülent Timurlenk.
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The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been one of the most sought-after strikers in the transfer market.
He has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus, but a switch to Saudi Arabia was also on the cards.
Speaking on Sports Digitale, Timurlenk revealed that Al Ahli had tabled an €81 million bid this winter.
The deal would have seen €75 million go to Napoli and €6 million to Galatasaray, while Osimhen was offered a staggering €30 million per year in wages.
However, the Super Eagles star turned down the offer.
Timurlenk also highlighted that Juventus’ pursuit of Osimhen is complicated, as Napoli’s €75 million release clause applies only to clubs outside Italy, significantly reducing Juve’s chances of signing him.
“Juventus also wants him, but Napoli’s €75 million release clause applies to teams outside of Italy. Juventus doesn’t have much of a chance.”
Instead, he believes a move to the Premier League is the most likely outcome:
“I think he will continue his career in England next year. The fact that he rejected such a large sum of money is a sign of that,” he added.