Al Hilal pushing for Victor Osimhen; Ready to submit another proposal
Despite Victor Osimhen's rejection to the proposal of Al Hilal a few days back, the club is pushing for the striker. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 16, 2025, 18:53 IST
Despite Victor Osimhen's rejection to the proposal of Al Hilal a few days back, the club is pushing for the striker. They want a forward badly and they find Osimhen as the ideal No.9 for next few seasons. However, Osimhen is prioritising a move to an European club and doesn't feel much interested in joining the Saudi side. The club is preparing to submit another proposal. Galatasaray, Juventus and there are a lot of Premier League clubs interested in him, but haven't made any contacts yet.
The forward, however, remains uninterested in a move to the Middle East. Osimhen is prioritising a transfer to a top European club, aiming to continue his career at the highest level of competition. His preference is clear, and despite the lucrative terms reportedly offered by Al Hilal, the striker has not been swayed.
While Al Hilal push from one end, several top European clubs are monitoring Osimhen's situation closely. Galatasaray and Juventus have expressed interest, and numerous Premier League sides are also reportedly keen. However, none of these clubs have made formal contact with Napoli or the player so far.
Osimhen's future remains one of the key stories of the summer transfer window, with Al Hilal's persistence setting up an intriguing tug-of-war between ambition and aspiration.
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Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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