Galatasaray Vice President Niyazi Yelkencioğlu has delivered a candid replace on the unsure way forward for Victor Osimhen, amid rising hypothesis linking the Nigerian striker with a big-money transfer to the Premier League, Soccernet.ng studies.
Osimhen, 26, loved a sensational mortgage spell with Galatasaray final season, scoring 36 objectives and offering 8 assists in 40 appearances throughout all competitions.
The Tremendous Eagles striker prolific type helped the Turkish giants clinch the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup double, making him a fan favorite in Istanbul.
Nonetheless, his future now seems to hold within the stability.
Galatasaray Vice President on Victor Osimhen’s future: “If he goes, it will likely be for cash”
Talking to Ekol TV by way of Haber7, Yelkencioğlu admitted the ultimate resolution lies with the participant however hinted strongly that monetary incentives might sway Osimhen’s subsequent transfer.
“To begin with, it’s his resolution, we’re ready for his resolution. If he goes, it will likely be for monetary causes,” he mentioned.
He added: “We all know that his coronary heart is right here. Monetary issues are additionally essential, huge numbers are being talked about. We are going to see, we’re ready.”
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Galatasaray are reportedly making ready for all times with out the Tremendous Eagles striker, with Premier League heavyweights Manchester United eager to swoop.
The Pink Devils have already signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves for €75 million and are believed to be on the hunt for one more marquee ahead.
In accordance with CaughtOffside by way of BeinSports, Osimhen tops United’s shortlist alongside Lille’s Jonathan David, Juventus’ Randal Kolo Muani, and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Regardless of the looming switch hypothesis, Yelkencioğlu remained optimistic concerning the membership’s future.
“We have now caught a very good ambiance. We have now superb gamers. With just a few reinforcements, this crew will attain even higher locations. We will probably be profitable in Europe as nicely. I consider that our success will proceed in Türkiye as nicely,” he mentioned.
For now, Galatasaray stay hopeful, however with “huge numbers” in play and Manchester United circling, Osimhen’s Istanbul fairytale could also be heading for a blockbuster ending.
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