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Al-Hilal Table Mega Offer to Beat Man Utd in Pursuit of Victor Osimhen

Saudi Push Reignited as Al-Hilal Increase Osimhen Bid

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have dramatically raised their offer for Victor Osimhen, tabling a lucrative €50m-per-year salary package as they attempt to conclude a deal before the European transfer window intensifies. As reported by Goal, the Nigerian forward had previously rejected a €30m-per-year approach, hinting at a potential move to Manchester United. However, the latest financial terms could prove too substantial to ignore.

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Al-Hilal have already activated the striker’s €75m release clause, a move signalling firm intent. With Manchester United thought to be in the race, the Saudi club’s latest play might represent a tactical power move to eliminate competition before formal negotiations progress further.

Napoli Ready to Part Ways After Loan Spell

Osimhen’s time at Napoli appears all but over, following a loan stint at Galatasaray which did little to reaffirm his long-term value in Serie A. Napoli, reportedly keen to cash in, are unlikely to resist a deal at the current valuation. A transfer would also ease their wage structure and provide flexibility ahead of their own summer rebuild.

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Man Utd Summer Strategy Under Scrutiny

For Manchester United, this could represent a setback. Having already invested £62.5m in Matheus Cunha, the club had hoped to bolster their attacking options with another marquee signing. With interest in Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres reportedly active, Osimhen’s apparent Saudi temptation further complicates United’s plans.

Next Steps in Protracted Transfer Saga

Although Osimhen’s earlier rejection suggested a preference to remain in Europe, the sheer scale of Al-Hilal’s renewed package may alter the calculus. Without the pressure of finalising the move before the Club World Cup, the situation is likely to evolve further in the coming weeks.

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This latest development with Victor Osimhen feels like another missed opportunity in a pattern that is becoming all too familiar. Once again, United have identified a top-tier talent, only to be outbid or outmanoeuvred at the negotiating table. While Matheus Cunha’s arrival is welcomed, fans were hopeful that the club would finally land a proven No. 9 with pedigree across Europe.

The fact that a €50m salary is even on the table shows how dramatically the transfer landscape has shifted with Saudi clubs in play. United cannot and arguably should not match that figure, but the concern lies in how long it took to make a decisive move. United’s recruitment strategy under the new sporting structure still lacks the precision and speed needed to compete globally.

There’s also a growing fear that continual delays will leave the club settling for third or fourth-choice targets, which hardly signals intent to challenge for titles. For now, the focus must shift to Gyokeres or Mbeumo, but with other clubs circling, the Osimhen saga might be a warning United can ill afford to ignore.