{
  "id": 830515,
  "title": "Galatasaray Reject €130m Bid for Osimhen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/galatasaray-reject-130m-bid-for-osimhen",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T02:51:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/galatasaray-reject-e130m-bid-for-osimhen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Galatasaray has reportedly rejected a staggering €130 million bid from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports from Top Transfer Expert Florian Plettenberg. The offer, which came through an intermediary, was met with a firm \"no\" from the Turkish Super Lig champions. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray from Napoli in 2024 (on loan initially, then permanently), is under contract until 2029. The 27-year-old's current deal with Galatasaray makes them reluctant to sell their top scorer. Additionally, both Arsenal and Galatasaray are reportedly in discussions about a potential deal to bring Osimhen to Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in the Nigerian striker, with Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez currently being the club's top target. However, securing Alvarez for Arsenal has proven challenging, and the club is now exploring alternative options. Osimhen has been linked with Arsenal in the past, and the Super Eagles have also shown interest in signing Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri. In the 2022-23 season, Osimhen netted 26 goals in 32 Serie A games while playing for Napoli, leading them to their title win. After a successful loan spell with Turkish club Trabzonspor in the 2023-24 season, Osimhen has continued to impress in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring 15 goals in 22 games in the 2023-24 season.",
  "summary": "Galatasaray have reportedly turned down a whooping €130 million bid for star striker Victor Osimhen. According to Top Transfer Expert and Sky Sports journalist, Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray were offered that amount to sell",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi club Al Hilal made €130m bid for Osimhen, rejected by Galatasaray.",
    "Victor Osimhen, 27, under contract with Galatasaray until 2029.",
    "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta interested in signing Osimhen."
  ],
  "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."
}