{
  "id": 1761620,
  "title": "Transfer: Bruno Fernandes to receive same salary as Osimhen at Galatasaray",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/transfer-bruno-fernandes-to-receive-same-salary-as-osimhen-at",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:46:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/transfer-bruno-fernandes-to-receive-same-salary-as-osimhen-at-galatasaray/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Galatasaray is on the verge of securing the services of Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, by offering him a salary identical to that of their top earner, Victor Osimhen. Insider Emre Kaplan has revealed that the Turkish champions are actively pursuing the Portuguese midfielder, who has yet to conclude negotiations with United. Osimhen currently serves as the highest-paid player at Galatasaray, and his wage will serve as the foundation for the club's proposal to Fernandes. Kaplan confirmed that Galatasaray is prepared to match Osimhen's salary and cover any necessary transfer fee. However, he believes that English media reports are being employed in the ongoing negotiations with United. Fernandes' move to Galatasaray is part of the club's strategy to bolster its squad, while he remains without a new contract with Manchester United.",
  "summary": "An insider at Galatasaray, Emre Kaplan, has disclosed that the Turkish champions are willing to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary equivalent to that of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray are actively pursuing Fernandes, as the midfielder has yet to finalise new terms with Manchester United. The Turkish champions have pinpointed the […] Transfer: Bruno…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bruno Fernandes to join Galatasaray for Osimhen's salary",
    "Victor Osimhen is Galatasaray's top earner",
    "Negotiations ongoing with Manchester United"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}