According to Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli have made an official bid exceeding €65 million for Napoli’s star striker Victor Osimhen. The offer underscores Al Ahli’s ambitious plans to bolster their squad with world-class talent, but there’s a significant hurdle in the way: Osimhen himself.
Despite Napoli’s openness to letting their prized Nigerian forward leave, there is no agreement between Victor Osimhen and Al Ahli. Sources close to the player have revealed that negotiations are ongoing, but an agreement on personal terms and conditions remains distant.
Osimhen, who has become one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers, is carefully weighing his options as the transfer window nears its end. The player’s camp has made it clear that he is not open to a loan move and is insisting that any new deal must match his current salary, which stands at a hefty €11 million net per year.
This development has thrown the transfer into uncertainty, with Victor Osimhen reportedly not fully convinced about a move to Saudi Arabia just yet. Meanwhile, Al Ahli isn’t putting all their eggs in one basket. They have identified Brentford’s Ivan Toney and another undisclosed candidate as potential alternatives should the Osimhen deal fall through later this week.
As the clock ticks down, all eyes are on Osimhen’s next move. Will the Nigerian sensation make the leap to Saudi Arabia, or will he stay put in Naples for another season?