Saudi giants Al Hilal have renewed their interest in Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Karim Benzema, though Galatasaray’s stance remains a hurdle.
Victor Osimhen is back in the transfer headlines. Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are reportedly preparing a move for the Super Eagles striker as they look for a replacement for Karim Benzema, with Galatasaray said to be open to a deal worth around €65m.
Al Hilal see the 27-year-old as a like-for-like upgrade candidate to Benzema, whose future in Riyadh looks uncertain. That said, this isn’t the first time Osimhen has been linked with a Saudi move, and previous reports this summer suggested Atletico Madrid had a €75m approach turned down as well. In other words, interest in the Nigerian forward has been building for months, not weeks.
Osimhen has been prolific since joining Galatasaray, contributing 59 goals and 16 assists in 74 appearances across all competitions. As a result, it’s easy to see why suitors keep circling — few African strikers in Europe are matching that output right now.
According to reporting from Goal.com, Galatasaray have previously shut the door on Al Hilal’s approaches, even as the Saudi club continues pushing. However, more recent reporting from Leadership Newspaper suggests the Turkish champions are now valuing Osimhen at roughly €65m, a figure that could tempt a sale if Al Hilal meet it.
Ultimately, any move depends heavily on Osimhen himself. Saudi Arabia’s growing pull on European stars is well documented, but a switch away from Champions League football at this stage of his career is not a decision he’ll take lightly.
For Super Eagles fans, Osimhen’s club situation matters because it feeds directly into his fitness and form heading into AFCON 2027 qualifiers. A disrupted transfer saga — even one that doesn’t end in a move — can affect a striker’s rhythm at club level. We’ll keep tracking this one as it develops, alongside Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atletico Madrid, since the pair remain Nigeria’s most important attacking partnership.
For more on how Osimhen’s club form is shaping up this season, see our earlier coverage of his valuation drop at Galatasaray.
Has Osimhen agreed to join Al Hilal?
No. As of this report, Al Hilal are exploring a move and Galatasaray have set a valuation, but no agreement between the clubs or with the player has been confirmed.
Why do Al Hilal want to sign Osimhen?
Reports indicate Al Hilal are looking for a replacement for Karim Benzema and see Osimhen, who has scored 59 goals in 74 appearances for Galatasaray, as a strong fit.
How much is Osimhen valued at?
Galatasaray are reportedly valuing Osimhen at around €65m, though figures in transfer speculation can shift as talks develop.
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