After failing to land Bruno Fernandes, Al-Hilal have now submitted a formal offer for a £63 million-rated Man United Target.
Al-Hilal Eyeing Man United Target Osimhen After Bruno Snub
Al Hilal’s big move for Manchester Utd captain Bruno Fernandes has collapsed. Now, the Saudi Pro League giants are turning their sights on Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen. The UAE side made the news by hiring Simone Inzaghi as head coach. And now they want to splash the cash. They offered Fernandes a reported £700,000-a-week deal. But, the midfielder turned down the move.
Meanwhile, Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah is also staying at Anfield. So, Al-Hilal are now wasting no time in chasing Osimhen.
The forward has a £63m release clause. He is being eyed by several European giants including Manchester Utd and Chelsea. But Al-Hilal have taken the lead with an opening bid of £54.7m plus £4.2m in add-ons. Napoli are holding firm on the release clause. But, the Saudi club is reportedly willing to match it to seal the deal.
Osimhen’s Red-Hot Form Attracts Big Bidders
Victor is currently 26, made waves last season while on loan at Galatasaray. There he bagged 37 goals in 41 matches. His red-hot form helped the Turkish side win both the league and cup titles. It’s no surprise that Europe’s top clubs are keeping an eye on him.
However, Al-Hilal are offering not just a massive fee but also a big salary. The decision could move in their favor, if the striker chooses cash over competition.
A move to Saudi Arabia could be financially tempting for him. But, former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has urged Osimhen to consider joining the Premier League instead.
Utd are still searching for a reliable striker after failing to sign Liam Delap. They are said to be monitoring the situation closely. With the transfer window heating up, all eyes are now on where Osimhen ends up next.
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