Galatasaray are optimistic about securing the permanent signing of Victor Osimhen from Napoli, despite competition from Premier League teams.
Osimhen scored 37 goals in 41 games on loan at Galatasaray last season, after moving to the Turkish side in a shock deal, following his fallout at Napoli.
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Galatasaray are desperate to keep the forward at the club, with Osimhen having broken the single-season goal record for an overseas player in Turkish football last season.
The 26-year-old has a €75m (£63.8m) release clause in his contract at Napoli and Galatasaray are prepared to smash the Süper Lig transfer record to land the Nigerian. However, the ‘biggest issue’ remains the structure of the deal.
Galatasaray want to pay the release clause in a series of instalments, while Napoli are demanding as few instalments as possible.
The deal would smash Galatasaray’s previous transfer record, the €18m deal saw took Gabriel Sara to the club from Norwich City last summer. The Turkish Süper Lig transfer record is just €19.5m as things stand.
Galatasaray offer Osimhen huge contract
Having secured the marquee recruit of Leroy Sane on a free transfer, Galatasaray have offered Osimhen a huge contract. The deal on offer is reportedly worth between €15m and €20m per season (£245,000 to £326,000 per week).
The Nigeria international turned down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer in favour of staying in Europe.
Several English sides have considered a move for Osimhen, including Chelsea and Manchester United, but neither have formalised interest with a concrete offer.
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