Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have made a significant breakthrough in their negotiations with Napoli for Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.
Recall that earlier in the week, Osimhen decided to join Galatasaray after weeks of speculations.
Since then, Galatasaray have been on the negotiating table with Napoli in order to finalize the transfer and get him to join them for pre-season.
However, news broke on Thursday that the Partenopei had put negotiations on hold, as Galatasaray failed to give them bank guarantees to prove that they have the ability to meet up with the payments, which will be in installments.
But according to new reports, that has now changed. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray have secured the bank guarantees and sent to Napoli.
Thus, what is left is a reply from the Italian champions. But with what Galatasaray have placed on the table, the transfer should be finalized in the coming days.
Victor Osimhen to shatter Turkish transfer record
If Galatasaray succeed in concluding the transfer, it will be the biggest and most expensive purchase in their history. It will also break the Turkish transfer record, and by a mile.
The highest that a Turkish Super Lig has paid for a player was the €19.5 million Fenerbahce paid for Youssef En Nesyri last last year. Victor Osimhen's €75 million fee will be more than triple of that.
Also, Osimhen might just become the highest paid player by a Turkish club when the details of the deal is announced.
The Super Eagles star might not get his dream Premier League move, but this transfer, if it happens, will never be forgotten in Turkish football history.
