Victor Osimhen is nearing a big-money move to Al-Hilal after reaching a personal agreement with the Saudi Pro League side, as per football insider Sacha Tavolieri.
The Nigerian striker is set to earn around €32.5 million per year plus add-ons, but a final deal is still pending as Napoli hold out for €75 million. Al-Hilal have raised their offer to €70 million, hoping to complete the transfer before the FIFA Club World Cup mini-window closes on June 10. Osimhen, who netted 37 goals on loan at Galatasaray last season, is entering the final year of his Napoli contract.
🇸🇦 🚨💣 BOOM!
🇳🇬 EXCL. Victor Osimhen reached an agreement with Al Hilal for $35M + add-ons! Personal terms finished, a deal’s now expected to be concluded in the upcoming 2 days !! More to follow. #Napoli #SPL pic.twitter.com/UFKc1zEs1h— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) June 7, 2025
Kick Off Nigeria recalls who else is still highly interested in the Super Eagles star.
1. Manchester United
Manchester United are leading the charge in the race to sign Osimhen this summer. The Premier League giants have identified the 26-year-old as the solution to their ongoing goal-scoring woes and are reportedly ready to activate his release clause.
Reports suggest that the Red Devils are even exploring a potential player-plus-cash deal involving Rasmus Højlund to sweeten negotiations with Napoli. United see Osimhen as the ideal No.9 to lead their attack under Ruben Amorim. Although, no European competition might dent their chances of landing the striker.
In April Fabrizio Romano even reported that the Red Devils and Osimhen have also agreed on personal terms earlier, but since then there has been no further development.
🚨 Just in!
Personal terms agreed between Victor Osimhen and Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/wKx7FhYpQl— Fabrizio Romano (Parody) (@fabrizoromanoz) April 22, 2025
2. Galatasaray
The Yellow Reds have enjoyed a good time with the Super Eagles’ talisman whose performance was crucial in securing the Super Lig title as well as the Turkish cup in the just-concluded season.
Meanwhile, Osimhen has won the hearts of the fans in Istanbul which shows his tight bond with Galatasaray. Upon all, Osimhen’s release clause will come into play on his return to Turkey which might be key in securing his signature.
Galatasaray are making a strong push to sign Nigerian star Victor Osimhen as the club looks to make a major statement in the summer transfer window, as per Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba.
Galatasaray hitting his release clause might prove difficult but reports reveals that the Super Lig reigning champions are doing all things possible to secure his signature.
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3. Chelsea
Although, the London club recently secured the signature of Liam Delap, reports are still linking Chelsea to the striker. This could be to bolster their squad for the European participation next season.
Chelsea’s long-standing interest in Osimhen has not faded. Although talks last summer reportedly collapsed over personal terms, the Blues remain in pursuit of a striker to solve their finishing struggles.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi recently urged Osimhen to consider a move to Stamford Bridge, but there has been no official confirmation on their next line of action.
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