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Napoli chief says he snubbed €200m PSG bid due to Conte promise

Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis says he rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s bid for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia because of Antonio Conte.

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Osimhen puts in personal transfer call to Man City star

Victor Osimhen reportedly made a personal phone call to a Manchester City star in a bid to help Galatasaray secure their third major summer signing. Galatasaray are have already lured Osimhen away from Napoli and Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, and are now focused on adding a defender and a goalkeeper to their ranks before they register their squad for the upcoming Champions League campaign.

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Osimhen jets off to complete €75m Galatasaray move

After a long awaited saga, Victor Osimhen is finally set to complete his landmark transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray this week.

Why is Osimhen set to spend his best years at Galatasaray?

The Nigerian planned to join one of Europe's elite upon leaving Napoli, but his loan stay in Istanbul is about to be made permanent

Galatasaray boss confirms Osimhen deal to be wrapped up soon

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of a landmark move to Galatasaray as the Turkish champions reach the concluding stage of talks with Napoli.

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Morata set for Como move as Osimhen deal triggers green light

Alvaro Morata’s switch to Como appears to be back on with Galatasaray open to letting him leave after they made a breakthrough with Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen seals €75m Galatasaray move with anti-Italy clause

Victor Osimhen's Napoli exit is complete, with Galatasaray sealing a deal that blocks any return to Serie A until 2027 through a strict clause.

Galatasaray in 'cold war' with Napoli over Osimhen transfer

Galatasaray are reportedly locked in a transfer 'cold war' with Napoli over signing Victor Osimhen permanently.

Napoli president's son receives death threats over Osimhen deal

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis and his son have received death threats from Galatasaray fans instructing them to sanction Victor Osimhen's move to the Turkish club.

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Osimhen transfer saga: Galatasaray reject 'new conditions' from Napoli

Galatasaray have rejected Napoli's new transfer conditions for Victor Osimhen to leave him stuck in limbo. The Turkish giants have refused to meet the fresh demands laid down by the Italian champions, putting Premier League clubs on red alert. Osimhen is being strongly linked with a move away from Napoli this summer after he spent a year on loan in Turkey, becoming the top goalscorer in the Super Lig.

Osimhen left waiting as Galatasaray meet Napoli's demands on €75m move

Galatasaray have fulfilled Napoli's demands for bank guarantees as they await the Serie A side's final decision on their offer to sign Victor Osimhen.

Galatasaray in ‘direct talks’ with Napoli over Osimhen transfer

Galatasaray have reportedly resumed 'direct talks' with Napoli for Victor Osimhen as the Turkish champions push to finalise a €70 million (£60m) deal for the Nigerian striker. An improved offer is on the table as Galatasaray have offered a staggered payment structure which would see them pay €40 million upfront with €35 million in add-ons and installments.

Osimhen transfer stalls despite €75m Galatasaray offer

Victor Osimhen’s blockbuster move to Galatasaray has hit a roadblock, with Napoli demanding financial guarantees despite agreeing a €75 million fee.

Galatasaray to pay €75m for Osimhen, but there's a catch

Victor Osimhen has once again found himself at the centre of intense transfer speculation this summer, with Turkish champions Galatasaray making a bold attempt to sign the prolific Nigerian forward. Antonio Conte has underlined the club’s stance by insisting that any departure must align with the financial terms outlined in Osimhen’s contract.

Man Utd warned against £50m ‘peanuts’ mistake with Osimhen

Manchester United have been warned against missing out on £50 million ($68m) Victor Osimhen, with that transfer fee considered to be “peanuts”.

Frequently asked questions

: Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.
: Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
: Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.
: Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.
: Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.
: Joshua Zirkzee joined local club VV Hekelingen as a five-year-old and then joined Spartaan '20 in 2010. Later, he joined the ADO Den Haag youth ranks in 2013, before joining Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2015.
: Joshua Zirkzee does not have any children yet.
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