By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Galatasaray are increasingly confident of signing Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal the club vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has declared.
Prompt News reports that the 26-year-old has rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League outfit, Al-Hilal.
The Nigeria international spent last season on loan with the Yellow and Reds, helping the club win the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup.
The powerful striker registered 37 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray.
The Yellow and Reds chief revealed that they are already in talks to get the deal done.
“When they offered us Osimhen, we didn’t need a striker, but we signed him in two days.” Hatipoglu told AS via TMW.
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“Abdullah Kavukcu, head of transfers, is handling the process alongside Italian agent George Gardi. With each passing day, the chances of Osimhen staying at Galatasaray increase.”
