Super Eagles Star Victor Osimhen Set to Join Galatasaray on Loan

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is poised to join Turkish giants Galatasaray on a four-month loan from Napoli. This move comes after a tumultuous summer transfer window that saw the 25-year-old at the center of multiple high-profile negotiations.

Osimhen, who has been sidelined by Napoli following a failed transfer saga, will be heading to Turkey in an effort to secure regular playing time. The loan deal, which could potentially extend to a full season, aims to keep the Super Eagles star match-fit amid ongoing interest from Premier League clubs.

"Galatasaray have agreed to cover €9/10m as salary of Victor Osimhen until the end of the season," reported renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano. This temporary arrangement follows a series of unsuccessful negotiations with Chelsea and Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli.

Chelsea had shown intense interest in Osimhen, even agreeing on personal terms with the player. However, the London club's offer fell short of Napoli's expectations, leading to a stalemate. "Victor Osimhen's future is in limbo after Chelsea failed to agree a deal to sign the Napoli striker before England's transfer deadline," noted ESPN's James Olley.