Al-Hilal have not given up on Osimhen despite 30m salary rejection | OneFootball

Despite rejecting a reported €30m salary, Al-Hilal are ready to try again for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with Juventus waiting in the wings.

The €75m release clause is valid only for clubs outside of Italy, so Juve would need to negotiate directly with the Partenopei, a very tricky proposition.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

They are helped by so far nobody being willing to pay the full sum other than Al-Hilal, but Osimhen turned down the move to the Saudi Pro League, even with a €30m per season salary on the table.

Osimhen still looking for next club

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)

According to Turkish transfer pundit Yagiz Sabuncoglu, the club is undeterred and will try again to convince the centre-forward to accept this transfer.

It seems unlikely that any figure could be enough to change his mind at this stage, but Al-Hilal believe they could still have an opportunity now there isn’t the time pressure to get a deal done in time for the Club World Cup.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray are pushing to make the move permanent after a successful loan spell, while Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are looking at different targets.