The latest football news including: Galatasaray knock back fresh nine-figure bids to keep Victor Osimhen in Istanbul, Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool contract expires as Egypt reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
Club president values the Super Eagles striker at 150 million euros as Atletico Madrid and a Saudi club circle
Galatasaray have received separate offers close to 120 million euros for Victor Osimhen, one from Atletico Madrid and another from a Saudi Pro League club, but club president Dursun Ozbek is refusing to open talks.
Osimhen has already returned to the club’s pre-season camp and Galatasaray are preparing a new long-term contract running to 2029 to keep him.
His representative was spotted in Madrid this week for fresh discussions, but the Turkish champions insist their star striker is not for sale this summer.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
The Egyptian king delivered one of the best individual African tournaments on record before hitting free agency
Mohamed Salah officially became a free agent on 1 July after his Liverpool contract ended, just weeks after inspiring Egypt to their first ever World Cup knockout stage appearance.
At the tournament he scored, added two assists and created 16 chances, one of the standout individual displays by an African player in World Cup history.
His next club remains undecided, with MLS and Saudi sides reportedly among those monitoring the 34-year-old’s situation.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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