Napoli have turned down an initial \u20ac65 million bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis insisting the striker will not leave for less than his \u20ac75 million release clause, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to Corriere dello Sport<\/a>, the Turkish champions submitted their first official offer for Osimhen, hoping to secure his permanent transfer before the January window closes.<\/p>\n However, Napoli rejected the proposal outright, maintaining their stance that the Nigerian forward would only be sold for the full value of his clause.<\/p>\n Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray until the end of the season, has been in exceptional form, scoring at a rate of nearly one goal per game in the Turkish S\u00fcper Lig. His performances have convinced Galatasaray to push for a permanent move, but their opening bid fell \u20ac10 million short of Napoli\u2019s asking price.<\/p>\n The report highlights the intricacies of Victor Osimhen\u2019s contract. The release clause for the former Lille ace was officially set at \u20ac130 million but it was renegotiated last summer when he signed a new deal before moving to Turkey on loan.<\/p>\n The new terms allow Galatasaray an exclusive opportunity to sign him for \u20ac75 million in January \u2014 \u20ac6 million less than what any other club would need to pay if they try to sign him mid-season.<\/p>\n For clubs outside of Galatasaray, Osimhen\u2019s release clause in January is set at \u20ac81 million.<\/p>\n However, from the summer, the clause drops to a uniform \u20ac75 million for all potential suitors. Napoli are in no rush to sell, especially with Victor Osimhen continuing to perform at a high level.<\/p>\n De Laurentiis is prepared to wait until the summer, expecting greater interest and potentially more lucrative offers for the Nigerian international.<\/p>\n English Premier League giants Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United remain big admirers of Osimhen.<\/p>\n Former Chelsea and Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has been leading the Blues\u2019 charge<\/a> to convince Osimhen to prioritise a move to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has also called on the Old Trafford landlords<\/a> to push for Osimhen\u2019s signature this winter.<\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1054344776-1-scaled.jpg\")
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