Napoli are in talks to loan Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, according to reports in Italy, but would have to share his wages.
The striker is an outcast in Naples after deadline day negotiations with Al-Ahli and Chelsea failed to find an agreement that suited everyone.
The club reiterated via director Giovanni Manna and coach Antonio Conte that Osimhen will not be reintegrated into the squad, because he was the one who originally requested an exit.
The deadline has now passed in Italy and most European markets, but some transfer sessions remain open, most notably in Turkey.
Galatasaray one of only options for Osimhen now
Sky Sport Italia and the Corriere dello Sport report that Napoli are now negotiating to loan Osimhen to Galatasaray, but would likely have to share a large part of his €10m per season salary.
An alternative would be for Galatasaray to cover the wages, but not pay anything for the loan fee.
The Turkish transfer window is open until September 13, so there is plenty of time to reach a full agreement and few alternatives now other than to leave the striker in the stands for six months.
RMC Sport in France insist Osimhen has already accepted the move and it’s just between the clubs.
Galatasaray are in need of a new centre-forward after ex-Inter hitman Mauro Icardi sustained a serious injury that will keep him out of action for at least a month.
haha yes!!! That’s his level. Both in terms of ability and professionalism.