According to information from L’Équipe on Thursday, Al Hilal wants to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, after being rejected by Kylian Mbappé.
Despite a staggering offer estimated at 700 million euros for the entire operation, Al-Hilal will not see Kylian Mbappé join their squad this summer. According to L’Equipe, confirmed by RMC Sport, the Bondy-born player turned down the Saudi Arabian club. However, the Saudi Pro League team is wasting no time and has already targeted a new star to move on from the Mbappé deal falling through.
As reported by L’Équipe, Kalidou Koulibaly’s club has expressed a keen interest in quickly recruiting Victor Osimhen. The talented 24-year-old Nigerian forward had an incredible season with Napoli, scoring 26 goals in 32 Serie A matches. Nevertheless, this pursuit looks set to be once again very complicated for Al Hilal.
While the possible departure of Osimhen was initially mentioned, Napoli’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis has since downplayed the speculations, stating that their striker will remain at the club. However, the situation could change if an exceptional offer comes in, prompting Napoli’s management to consider selling their forward to bolster their finances.
The situation remains complex, but it is essential not to underestimate the financial resources of Al Hilal. Perhaps this marks the beginning of a new summer transfer market saga, which already has many ongoing stories.
