Napoli is reportedly in negotiations to loan out striker Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, as per reports from Italy, but a deal would likely require Napoli to share a portion of his wages.
Osimhen finds himself sidelined at Napoli following the collapse of transfer talks with Al-Ahli and Chelsea on deadline day.
The club’s director, Giovanni Manna, and coach, Antonio Conte, have both confirmed that the Nigerian forward will not be reintegrated into the squad, citing his initial request to leave as the reason.
While the transfer window has closed in Italy and most of Europe, some markets, such as Turkey, remain open, offering Osimhen a potential escape route.
According to Sky Sport Italia and Corriere dello Sport, Napoli is in discussions with Galatasaray about a loan deal for Osimhen.
However, it’s likely that Napoli would need to cover a significant portion of his €10 million annual salary. Another option on the table is for Galatasaray to take on the wages while paying no loan fee.
The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 13, giving both clubs ample time to reach an agreement. If a deal cannot be finalized, Osimhen faces the prospect of being left out of the squad for six months.
Meanwhile, RMC Sport in France reports that Osimhen has already agreed to the move, leaving the final decision in the hands of the two clubs.
Galatasaray is in urgent need of a new striker after former Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi suffered a serious injury that will sideline him for at least a month.
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