Galatasaray Rejects Al-Hilal's €130m Bid for Victor Osimhen

Galatasaray have turned down a staggering €130m bid from Al-Hilal for Victor Osimhen, making it clear the Nigerian striker is simply not for sale this summer.

The Saudi Pro League side lodged the verbal offer on Wednesday through intermediaries, pushing hard to test the Turkish champions’ resolve. It didn’t budge. According to Sky Sports, Galatasaray swiftly informed Al-Hilal they have no interest in even opening talks over a deal.

Osimhen has become the centrepiece of the Istanbul club’s attack since arriving from Napoli on an initial loan in 2024. He has delivered like a superstar: 59 goals in 74 appearances, the kind of return that turns a loan gamble into a record-breaking investment. Galatasaray did exactly that last summer, triggering a permanent move for a Turkish transfer record fee of €75m.

That outlay now looks like a bargain. And Galatasaray are behaving like a club that knows it.

Al-Hilal’s pursuit hits a wall

Al-Hilal’s interest in Osimhen is not new. They pushed hard for him before his switch to Istanbul and have kept him high on their list ever since. This summer, they came back with money on the table and a clear plan: make Osimhen the face of a revamped frontline for a title assault in the 2026/27 season.

They are building from a position of frustration. Al-Hilal finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, just two points behind champions Al-Nassr. The gap was narrow, but in Riyadh that still stings.

The response was aggressive recruitment. A £60m deal for Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United is already done. Karim Benzema and Malcolm remain part of the attacking core. The next step was supposed to be a marquee No. 9.

The club are expected to sanction the departure of Darwin Nunez in the coming days, clearing space and wages for a new striker. Osimhen was the chosen statement signing, the player to turn near-misses into trophies.

Instead, they’ve been met with a firm no.

Galatasaray stand firm

From Galatasaray’s perspective, the stance is straightforward. They have a prolific forward in his prime, already embedded in the team, already adored by the fans, and central to their ambitions at home and in Europe. No fee, not even €130m, has tempted them into a rethink.

Osimhen’s numbers since landing in Istanbul explain the refusal. He scores, he leads the line, he sets the tone. Losing him now would rip the heart out of a side built around his movement, power and finishing.

Al-Hilal may return. They have the financial muscle and the determination. But for this summer at least, Galatasaray have drawn a clear line: their star striker is going nowhere.