Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly suffer a major setback in their quest to sign Victor Osimhen, who appears to be closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Victor Osimhen is reportedly in advanced negotiations over a personal agreement with Al-Hilal despite being linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.Osimhen has spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Galatasaray after experiencing a breakdown in his relationship with Napoli.
The striker has showcased his goalscoring credentials during his loan spell, scoring 36 goals in 40 competitive appearances to fire Galatasaray to a league and cup double.
Osimhen is now set to leave Napoli on a permanent basis, with his contract said to contain a €75m (£63m) release clause.
The Nigeria international has been linked with a potential move to the Premier League amid interest from Chelsea and Man United.
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Osimhen closing in on Al-Hilal agreementThe two Premier League clubs are both keen to bring in a high-quality number nine in the summer transfer window, while Liverpool have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Osimhen.
However, Osimhen’s Premier League suitors are set to miss out, with journalist Sacha Tavolieri reporting that the striker is close to agreeing a deal with Al-Hilal.
The report claims that Osimhen is in ‘advanced discussions’ with Al-Hilal over personal terms ahead of a potential transfer.
There is a belief that the forward could put pen to paper on a three-year contract worth up to $20m (£14.7m) per year.
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Could Osimhen play in the Club World Cup?Osimhen has informed Al-Hilal president Fahad bin Nafel of his desire to join the Saudi Pro League side this summer.
Al-Hilal are not currently in a position to complete the transfer, with the club still waiting to receive the necessary funds from the Saudi government.
However, they appear confident that the funds will be granted so that they can pay the release clause in Osimhen’s Napoli contract.
Al-Hilal are seemingly keen to sign the prolific goalscorer in time to play a role at the Club World Cup this summer.
They will begin their campaign with a game against Real Madrid on June 18, before they conclude the group stage with matches against Red Bull Salzburg and Pachuca.
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