Al-Hilal submit bid for Man United and Chelsea target Victor Osimhen

Al-Hilal are looking to reinforce their squad with fresh faces up front, and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has been identified as an ideal signing, with reports indicating that the Saudi Pro League club have submitted an official bid for the striker.

Victor Osimhen, who is being monitored by Manchester United and Chelsea, now looks likely to move to the Middle East after the official bid.

The Saudi club are keen on having Osimhen on time for the Club World Cup, which is being held in the United States this month.

The 26-year-old scored 36 goals in 40 games across all competitions to fire them to the league title. However, Napoli are believed to be unwilling to retain him, having just won their second Serie A title in three years under Antonio Conte.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen as top target.

The deal presented to Napoli is expected to be worth a fixed €65 million, with add-ons of €5 million, bringing the total package to €70 million—an amount that could persuade club president Aurelio De Laurentiis to cash out on one of his prized assets.

Victor Osimhen has been in sensational form for Galatasaray, netting 36 goals in 40 matches in all competitions(Image credit: Getty Images)

Fabrizio revealed on his X(Twitter) account: “Al Hilal submit official bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen as top target, he said.

“Proposal worth €65m fixed fee plus €5m add-ons, decision up to Napoli now.

“This follows story revealed yesterday on Al Hilal in contact with Osimhen over salary/personal terms”

The Saudi club have already prepared a huge offer for Osimhen – a contract with a yearly salary of €30 million.

The Nigerian international’s future remains clouded with uncertainty, with the likes of Juventus, Arsenal, Man Utd, and Chelsea linked with the Napoli forward.

However, the official bid by the Saudi club puts all the Premier League suitors on high alert. It remains to be seen if any of these clubs will be willing to match Al-Hilal’s bid or even bid higher, as we continue to follow keenly where Osimhen ends up.