September 2nd 2024.
Last week, Victor Osimhen's dream of joining Chelsea was dashed as negotiations between the club and Napoli fell through. However, it seems that the Nigerian striker may have found a new potential destination, as reports in Italy claim that Galatasaray are in talks to sign him on loan.
It's no secret that Osimhen has been on Chelsea's radar for quite some time now, and talks between the two clubs were extensive in the final days of the transfer window. Unfortunately, they were unable to reach an agreement with both Napoli and the player himself.
To add to the mix, Napoli had also received an offer of €80 million from Al-Ahli, but Osimhen turned it down for the second summer in a row, rejecting a move to the Saudi Pro League. But according to Sky Sports Italy, Galatasaray have now stepped in and are negotiating with Napoli to secure Osimhen on loan for the rest of the season.
It's been reported that Galatasaray are also discussing the possibility of Napoli contributing to Osimhen's salary as part of the agreement. This move would see Osimhen end his exile under Napoli manager Antonio Conte, who has made it clear that he has no plans to reintegrate the striker into his squad after leaving him out since the start of pre-season.
Galatasaray's need for a striker is due to Mauro Icardi being sidelined with a hamstring injury for at least a month. The Turkish club has made a strong start to their season, winning both of their games in the Super Lig and will also be facing Tottenham in the Europa League in November.
Meanwhile, Conte has stood firm on his decision to leave Osimhen out of his squad, stating that he values consistency and those who do not follow the rules will not be part of the team. He also praised the club for their consistency and the signings they have made, despite losing out on potential profit.
Napoli's director, Giovanni Manna, has also confirmed that Osimhen is determined to leave the club, even though a move to the Premier League is no longer an option until January. He explained that the club has remained consistent in their stance, following Osimhen's expressed desire to not play for Napoli.
The situation has been clear since the end of last season, according to Manna, and they have tried to make Osimhen happy. However, with the negotiations falling through, Napoli has made the decision to move on and focus on other options.
In the world of football, things can change quickly and it will be interesting to see if Osimhen will finally secure a move away from Napoli, with Galatasaray being the latest club to show interest. As for Chelsea, they will have to wait until January to potentially revisit their pursuit of the talented striker.
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