Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continues to dominate transfer headlines as speculation swirls around his next move. Despite a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club *Al Hilal, the 26-year-old has opted to *turn down the millions in favor of pursuing a move to a top European club—ideally one that can offer UEFA Champions League football.
Top clubs including *Chelsea, **Arsenal, **Manchester United, and *Galatasaray are reportedly monitoring the situation. However, the financial demands surrounding the deal have raised questions over whether any of these clubs can realistically secure the prolific forward.
Shedding light on the situation, popular Turkish football pundit Murat Özbostan revealed in a recent interview with Habersarikirmizi that Osimhen’s family is playing a key role in the decision-making process—particularly in steering him away from a move to the Middle East.
“Osimhen is not closing the door to Galatasaray either, but he has not made a clear decision. He is still confused,” Özbostan explained. “His family is not keen on Arabia. I think his chances of staying at Galatasaray are around 60%.”
He went on to commend the Turkish champions for their patience and efforts: “Galatasaray made their offer and then waited. I think the Galatasaray management is being very generous.”
Osimhen made a massive impact during his *loan spell at Galatasaray last season, scoring *37 goals and helping the club to a *league title, **domestic cup victory, and a coveted spot in the *Champions League for the upcoming season.
As transfer speculation intensifies, it appears the striker’s future hinges not only on finances and ambition—but also on family preference and emotional ties. For now, fans will have to wait as Osimhen weighs his options in a high-stakes summer window.
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