Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are closing in on the signing of Victor Osimhen after increasing their offer to €75 million to meet Napoli’s asking price. The club is now preparing to conduct the striker’s medical in the coming days.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Osimhen has already agreed to personal terms with Al-Hilal. The Nigerian international is set to sign a three-year deal worth £25.9 million per season, totaling approximately £77.6 million over the course of the contract. He would join Simone Inzaghi’s side as a marquee signing.
Al-Hilal had previously fallen €5 million short of activating Osimhen’s release clause, but their improved offer has now satisfied Napoli’s demands. The Saudi club is now awaiting final approval from the Italian side before completing the medical and formalizing the transfer.
Osimhen nearly joined Al-Hilal last summer, but the move collapsed at the final stage. This time, if the deal is finalized swiftly, he could be registered in time to feature in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. A special mini-transfer window is open for clubs participating in the tournament, which closes on June 10.
Al-Hilal want Osimhen signed in time to play at the Club World Cup, with talkSPORT recently claiming there is a belief they could allow a permanent or temporary departure for the former Fulham centre-forward Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Signed to Napoli till 2026, Osimhen is bound to leave the club this summer after his relationship with the club’s hierarchy broke down last year.
As a result of the relationship, the 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, firing them to the league and cup double.
He scored 37 goals and contributed eight assists in 41 games across all competitions.
Osimhen has also been linked to clubs in the Premier League and reports in England are suggesting that Manchester United and Chelsea are losing out on the player as his Al-Hilal move looks imminent.
According to Mail Sport, Manchester United will turn their attention solely to Bryan Mbeumo when it comes to attacking transfer targets.
