Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Osimhen RELEASE CLAUSE, Huijsen BOMBSHELL, Darwin Nunez TRUTH

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 19 Feb 2025 06:44 GMT
• 4 min read

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an important update on several developing news stories, including the latest on Victor Osimhen, Dean Huijsen and Darwin Nunez.

Victor Osimhen to leave Napoli

In his latest YouTube video, Romano confirmed that Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli on a permanent deal this summer.

The Nigeria international is currently on loan at Galatasaray and Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move in recent weeks.

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“The contract of Victor Osimhen is formally valid until 2026, but he will return to Napoli from Galatasaray in the summer and Napoli will not keep the player. Napoli want to sell Osimhen and Osimhen wants to be sold,” Romano admitted.

“The contract of Osimhen includes an extension of his release clause in case Napoli don’t sell the player by the end of June. From 1 July, the release clause will be around €75-80 million.

“Many clubs are informed on the situation, including Manchester United. But, they still haven’t reached out to Osimhen’s camp or Napoli. They are monitoring several strikers, but it’s still too early to see who is going to be the new number nine at Man Utd.

“Interest from Saudi is still there. Osimhen was one step away from joining Al-Ahli on Deadline Day in the summer, but the deal collapsed and they signed Ivan Toney from Brentford.”

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Dean Huijsen release clause

Romano also provided crucial details regarding the future of Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen.

The Spaniard has enjoyed a fantastic debut season under Andoni Iraola and he is being chased by a multitude of top European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

“Juventus have a 10% sell-on clause for Dean Huijsen,” Romano said. “There is also a release clause in his Bournemouth contract worth €60m (£50m) valid from the summer of 2025.

“Many clubs are starting to call. As I told you in January, Chelsea are monitoring the player closely, Bayern Munich have also called about the player to be informed about the clause conditions, but their focus is currently on extending the contract of Dayot Upamecano.

“Newcastle United are calling constantly about the situation of Huijsen and there will be many clubs in the race for the player. I expect Liverpool to sign an important centre-back in the summer transfer window and Huijsen could be an attractive option, but there is still no direct contact.”

Kolo Muani to Juventus

Randal Kolo Muani joined Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January and after five goals in five games for the club, Romano has revealed that the Italian giants want to negotiate a permanent deal this summer.

“Kolo Muani is on loan at Juventus and there is no buy option in the deal, but Juventus are already in talks with Kolo Muani’s camp as they want to continue with the player,” Romano told his YouTube channel.

“Juventus are preparing a conversation to start discussions with Paris Saint-Germain for Kolo Muani.

“Kolo Muani is very happy at Juventus, he’s a very important player and he has found what he wanted at Juventus.”

Darwin Nunez could leave Liverpool?

Finally, Romano also admitted that Darwin Nunez could be set to leave Liverpool this summer.

“The expectation is that Saudi Arabia will return for Darwin Nunez and I think he will have concrete chances to leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window,” the transfer expert concluded.