Osimhen transfer CONFIRMED as Romano drops shock 'advanced talks' update

Tom Weber

30 Jan 2025 15:02 GMT
4 min read

Victor Osimhen is now all but guaranteed to leave Galatasaray in the summer, with the Turkish giants in 'advanced talks' to sign his replacement, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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Despite publically insisting that he won't cut his loan short in January, Osimhen has continued to be the subject of rampant speculation in recent weeks and months as many of Europe's elite clubs remain in the market for a top striker.

The Nigerian failed to get his big move in the summer and joined Galatasaray to avoid rotting in the stands at Napoli and he has been a brilliant acquisition for them.

So much so, in fact, that Galatasaray have the 'impossible' dream of making his move permanent. To that end, they launched a blockbuster €65 million bid for the 26-year-old on Wednesday, according to Corriere dello Sport.

However, Osimhen's parent club, Napoli, rejected the proposal as they continue to insist that his €75m release clause must be paid. Now, it seems that after being rebuffed, the Istanbul giants are already planning for life after Osimhen.

Galatasaray in Morata talks

According to Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray are in advanced talks to sign AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata, with this news coming completely out of the blue.

The Spaniard only joined the Rossoneri in the summer and could now already jump ship again. In the short term, Morata will be a replacement for Mauro Icardi, who is out for the rest of the campaign after suffering an ACL tear.

In the medium term, however, the 32-year-old will likely take Osimhen's place after this season. The latter continues to be linked with a move to the likes of Chelsea and Man Utd.

Morata's move also has the potential to kickstart a different striker domino, with AC Milan thought to be determined to sign Feyenoord hotshot Santiago Gimenez. Morata's exit could, therefore, pave the way for not one but two massive No.9 transfers.