Victor Osimhen to complete transfer THIS WEEK as 'official' Chelsea offer prepared

Cameron Smith

• 9 Jun 2025 05:00 CDT
• 4 min read

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly set to join Al-Hilal this week after receiving a lucrative contract proposal from the Saudi Pro League outfit.

The Nigeria international, who spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Galatasaray, has been in advanced talks with Al-Hilal for several weeks and he is now set to join the club as their first marquee signing of the summer.

Current ETV

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen

F (C)

Galatasaray

€66.5M

ETV Range

€59.9M - €73.2M

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Chelsea and Manchester United are both long-term admirers of Osimhen, however the 26-year-old is set to snub interest from the Premier League in order to secure an annual salary of roughly €40 million in Saudi Arabia.

Galatasaray are also extremely interested in signing Osimhen on a permanent deal, following a hugely successful loan stint in Istanbul, but the Nigerian’s move to Al-Hilal is expected to be formally announced this week, according to Turkish publication Yeni Akit.

With a deal for Osimhen now extremely unlikely, Galatasaray have turned their attention to Christopher Nkunku and they have prepared an “official offer” for the Chelsea outcast, as per Fanatik.

The France forward only started nine Premier League games during the 2024-25 season, after failing to break into Enzo Maresca’s favoured starting XI, and he is reportedly “guaranteed” to leave Chelsea this summer after falling down the pecking order.

Liam Delap: Chelsea’s Victor Osimhen alternative

Although Osimhen has been on Chelsea’s radar for over a year, the Blues have seemingly decided against pursuing a deal for the Nigerian this summer due to his eye-watering salary demands.

They are instead set to complete the signing of Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap for €35m after beating Everton, Man Utd and Newcastle United to his signature.

The England U21 international has agreed a six-year deal with Maresca’s side and he is expected to challenge Nicolas Jackson for a starting berth at Stamford Bridge next season.

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