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Victor Osimhen close to Napoli exit after failed Chelsea & Al-Ahli transfers as Galatasaray accelerate talks to sign outcast

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Osimhen had desperately pushed for a move away from Napoli while the summer transfer window was open. He was linked with moves to Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, but they didn't materialise and he remained stranded in Italy. Soon after the deadline day was over, the striker was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-cut-from-napoli-squad-serie-a-shirt-number-handed-romelu-lukaku/blt6c71dc8e770b7241#csf5775fdcd2cdd29c" target="_blank">banished from Napoli's first team</a> as Romelu Lukaku took his place as well as his shirt number.

WHAT HAPPENED?

However, an opportunity has come for the Nigerian striker to finally complete his transfer away from the Serie A side as <a href="https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/osimhen-galatasaray-napoli-calciomercato-serie-a-news" target="_blank">Gianluca Di Marzio</a> reports that Turkish giants Galatasaray are working on a deal to sign him. They have initiated talks with the Italians and could end up signing him on a loan deal before the transfer window closes in Turkey on September 13.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Galatasaray are looking for a big name in their attack after Mauro Icardi suffered an injury. The club are also looking to switch to a 3-5-2 formation as they envisage a partnership of Osimhen and Icardi upfront.

DID YOU KNOW?

While the club continue negotiations with Napoli behind the scenes, they will be next seen in action after the international break as they take on Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig clash on September 15.

WHAT NEXT FOR GALATASARAY?

Victor Osimhen close to Napoli exit after failed Chelsea & Al-Ahli transfers as Galatasaray accelerate talks to sign outcast | Goal.com

Galatasaray are in talks with Napoli to sign Victor Osimhen, who saw moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli fall through.

Victor Osimhen close to Napoli exit after failed Chelsea &amp; Al-Ahli transfers as Galatasaray accelerate talks to sign outcast