Next Osimhen move CONFIRMED as World Cup winner link-up beckons

Tom Weber

Updated: 17 Dec 2024 07:56 CST
4 min read

Galatasaray are in talks with Paulo Dybala in what would be a move with monumental consequences for Victor Osimhen's future.

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AS Roma superstar Dybala is facing an uncertain future at the club. The turmoil-stricken Serie A giants, already on their third head coach of the season, are open to offloading their biggest earner.

Dybala has often dealt with niggling injuries and his offensive output has left a lot to be desired this term. Last season, the World Cup winner was on top of the world, enjoying a brilliant campaign that saw him notch 16 goals and 10 assists.

This season, however, the 31-year-old has not been at his best and, with his contract expiring at the end of the season, Roma are willing to let him go. The Giallorossi would be prepared to sell Dybala in January to be able to generate at least a nominal fee and talks are already ongoing.

According to several sources, including Sky Italia, Gazzetta dello Sport and journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Galatasaray are in negotiations with Roma and Dybala's camp.

How will Dybala's arrival impact Osimhen?

Dybala's representatives have been spotted in Istanbul and even attended the club's thrilling 4-3 victory over Trabzonspor on Monday. The Turkish giants are said to be willing to offer the Argentine a €10 million per season salary, which is believed to be a significant pay rise compared to what he is currently earning at Roma.

Still, there are some claims that Dybala is reluctant to move mid-season. However, it seems that there is little reason to think that he can't be convinced should Roma make it clear to him that he ought to make the move.

It is, of course, a deal that could massively impact the future of Victor Osimhen. It is also perhaps a hint that Galatasaray have given up on their 'dream' of signing the Napoli loanee permanently.

Given his €75 million release clause, it was always an almost impossible dream for the Turkish giants to secure Osimhen long-term even though they were prepared to get creative and make significant concessions.

However, the financial outlay on Dybala is set to be sizeable, which casts even more doubt on Galatasaray's ability to eventually sign Osimhen, meaning that he will return to Napoli in the summer at the latest.

A summer transfer, either to a top European club or to an affluent side Saudi, seems all but guaranteed at this point, with Chelsea, Man Utd and PSG all heavily linked with the Nigerian again in recent days and weeks.