Report Osimhen rejects opening Al-Hilal offer but talks continue

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 18: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Kayserispor on May 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 18: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Kayserispor on May 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia reports that Victor Osimhen has rejected an initial contract offer from Al-Hilal, but the Saudi side will continue negotiations for the Napoli-owned striker and Milanโ€™s Theo Hernandez.

Napoli striker Osimhen has rejected a โ‚ฌ 30m-a-year contract offer from Al-Hilal, but the team coached by Simone Inzaghi will continue negotiations today.

Osimhen to Al-Hilal latest

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 21: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts to a missed chance during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Dynamo Kyiv at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on January 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY โ€“ JANUARY 21: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts to a missed possibilitร  during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Galatasaray A.S. and FC Dynamo Kyiv at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on January 21, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Al-Hilal is still seeking an agreement with both Osimhen and Napoli, given that their opening โ‚ฌ65m bid for the Partenopei was rejected on Thursday.

Osimhen has a โ‚ฌ75m release clause included in his contract, which is only valid for clubs outside Serie A, and Napoli are unwilling to accept a lower fee.

Al-Hilal to continue talks for Osimhen and Theo

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY โ€“ NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Osimhenโ€™s deal expires in June 2026, but Napoli have an option to extend for a further campaign to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year.

Football Italia reported yesterday that Inzaghi was personally working to bring Osimhen to Al-Hilal.

According to Di Marzio, the Saudi Pro League giants will resume negotiations with Osimhen and Napoli today.

Al-Hilal remain in talks with Theo Hernandez as well, but while Milan are willing to sell the French left-back for circa โ‚ฌ30m, Theo is still waiting for offers from European clubs.

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