The Saudi Pro League is preparing for yet another seismic shake-up in the transfer market. Continuous reports indicate that Al Hilal have officially entered the race to sign Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen as they look to reshape their frontline ahead of the new season.
According to transfer updates, Al Hilal’s management is actively working to offload former Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema. To fill the massive void, the Saudi champions have identified Osimhen as the perfect marquee successor to lead their attack.
Osimhen’s stock has never been higher. Since making his high-profile move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, the 27-year-old Super Eagles striker has played the best football of his career.
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His output in Istanbul has been nothing short of extraordinary. Over the course of 74 appearances across all competitions, Osimhen has racked up a jaw-dropping 59 goals and 16 assists, driving Galatasaray to back-to-back Süper Lig titles.
Unsurprisingly, this world-class consistency has reignited intense transfer speculation. While several elite European clubs have been linked with the striker, Al Hilal possesses the financial muscle to make a deal happen almost instantly.
Unlike previous transfer windows where Galatasaray refused to negotiate, the Turkish champions are reportedly open to a sale. With the club looking to balance their books, the board has reportedly set Osimhen’s transfer valuation at a realistic €65 million.
While the clubs may easily find common ground on the transfer fee, the biggest hurdle for Al Hilal remains convincing the player himself.
