Ready to move on? Galatasaray line up Brazilian star as Osimhen replacement

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Ready to move on? Galatasaray line up Brazilian star as Osimhen replacement

Faruq Ibrahim 22:49 - 24.06.2025

It looks increasingly likely that Victor Osimhen will not return to Galatasaray next season. While the Cim-Bom hold out hope, they are already working on alternatives.

Galatasaray have reportedly lined up Tottenham forward Richarlison as an alternative option should they eventually fail to land their first-choice option, Victor Osimhen.

The 26-year-old Nigerian striker spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, and the Cim-Bom are looking to make the deal permanent. 

However, they face two hurdles in completing the deal: club-to-club negotiations with Napoli, as the Partenopei want the whole release clause up front rather than the instalment payments Galatasaray are offering. Additionally, they have yet to receive clearance from Osimhen

Galatasaray eye Richarlison

According to Turkish outlet Posta, the Cim-Bom are already lining up alternatives, and the name at the top of the list is Richarlison. 

The Brazilian striker joined Tottenham in the summer of 2022 for €60 million. However, he has struggled to justify the investment with mediocre performances filling the spaces where he was not injured. 

Tottenham's Richarlison. (Photo Credit: Spurs/X)

Tottenham are said to be prepared to sell him, with the club's hierarchy looking to reset things with the hiring of Thomas Frank. His current market value is €20 million, and Galatasaray are said to have lined him up should they fail in their plan to sign Osimhen. 

Meanwhile, Al Hilal have submitted a mind-blowing €160 million package, equivalent to ₦287.5 billion, for Victor Osimhen, hoping to beat European competition to the Napoli striker.

The deal includes a three-year contract worth €40 million per season, with an option for a fourth year, alongside a €75 million release clause payment to Napoli.