Saudi Arabia Professional League outfit Al Hilal had their sights set on Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe, but their hopes were dashed as the French star showed no interest in a potential move.
With Mbappe refusing to engage in talks, Al Hilal swiftly turned their attention to another striking talent – Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who recently sparkled during Napoli’s Scudetto-winning campaign, bagging an impressive 26 goals in just 32 league games.
Reports suggest that Al Hilal made an audacious bid of approximately €130 million for Osimhen’s services.
However, Napoli promptly turned down the offer, indicating that they have no intention of parting ways with their Nigerian hitman in this summer transfer window.
In fact, the Italian side is actively working on securing Osimhen’s services for the long term and is currently in negotiations for a new contract.
The young striker’s stellar performances have significantly bolstered his value, with Napoli placing a staggering price tag of around €200 million on him.
It appears that Al Hilal will have to dig deeper into their coffers if they are to have any chance of acquiring Osimhen’s signature.
As the transfer saga unfolds, football enthusiasts worldwide are keeping a close eye on Al Hilal’s next move and Napoli’s efforts to retain their prized striker.
Will Al Hilal return with an improved offer to test Napoli’s resolve, or will they explore other options in their pursuit of offensive firepower? Only time will tell as the summer transfer window continues to captivate football fans with its ever-unpredictable twists and turns.
