Victor Osimhen<\/a>\u2019s transfer saga has taken a dramatic new turn, with two high-profile managers personally contacting the Napoli striker within just 48 hours, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Galatasaray<\/a> boss Okan Buruk has now joined Al-Hilal’s Simone Inzaghi in picking the phone and pushing for a move, while Liverpool edge closer with firm negotiations ongoing.<\/p>\n Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has reportedly called Victor Osimhen to convince the 26-year-old to stay permanently in Turkey following a prolific loan spell in Istanbul.<\/p>\n According to Calcio Mercato<\/a>, the Turkish tactician outlined his ambitious plans for the new season, hoping to build a Champions League-chasing side around the Nigerian striker.<\/p>\n Buruk is said to have laid out Galatasaray\u2019s transfer blueprint and reaffirmed Osimhen\u2019s central role in the team\u2019s project, especially after the arrival of free-agent Leroy San\u00e9. The conversation, described as \u201cdetailed and persuasive,\u201d came amid growing pressure from Gala\u2019s hierarchy, who are eager to wrap up the deal.<\/p>\n Club vice president Abdullah Kavucku voiced frustration earlier this week, stating:<\/p>\n \u201cOsimhen must decide as soon as possible. We made a much higher offer than other clubs and are not considering a Plan B. We want Osimhen, and we\u2019ve also spoken with Napoli.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Before Buruk\u2019s call, however, Osimhen\u2019s phone had rang after he was contacted all the way from Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n Simone Inzaghi, newly appointed Al-Hilal boss, reportedly held talks with the striker to personally present the Saudi club\u2019s mega offer. Al-Hilal are offering a three-year deal worth \u20ac40 million net per season \u2014 a figure that would make Osimhen the highest-paid Nigerian<\/a> player in history, overtaking Odion Ighalo\u2019s Shanghai Shenhua salary.<\/p>\n As earlier reported by soccernet.ng<\/a>, the call was part of a strategic push to convince Osimhen that a move to the Saudi Pro League, both financially and competitively, could elevate his career. With Al-Hilal willing to trigger Osimhen\u2019s \u20ac75 million release clause, Napoli\u2019s exit door appears wide open.<\/p>\n While Buruk and Inzaghi are pulling directly at Osimhen\u2019s heartstrings, Liverpool are trying a different approach \u2014 cold negotiation.<\/p>\n Talks between the Reds and Napoli<\/a> have intensified in recent days, with a complex triple-swap deal involving Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Federico Chiesa, and additional cash reportedly on the table.<\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/06\/imago1045704770-750x500.jpg\")
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