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A transfer battle is heating up in Türkiye, with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen of Napoli drawing interest from both Istanbul giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.
According to local reports, Fenerbahce has tabled the highest offer so far to secure the prolific striker, whose market value has soared after an impressive season in Serie A.
This move has been described as “the transfer steal of the century” by some commentators, underlining the scale of Fenerbahce’s ambitions as it looks to strengthen its attacking power.
While Fenerbahce has gone in hard with its proposal, Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek stressed that negotiations are far from over. Speaking to Turkish journalists, Ozbek stated, “Our efforts are ongoing,” suggesting that the club remains in the running despite the rival’s aggressive pursuit.
Galatasaray, aiming to build on recent successes in the Turkish Super Lig, appears determined not to let its arch-rival easily pull away with the high-profile signing.
Victor Osimhen, regarded as one of the top strikers in Europe, has become the centerpiece of an intense transfer race in Türkiye, where top clubs are eager to invest in world-class talent to boost their competitiveness on the continental stage.
The financial details of the offers have not been fully disclosed, though sources underline that Fenerbahce’s package surpasses other proposals so far. Napoli, meanwhile, has not yet issued a formal statement on the negotiations.
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