Galatasaray eye Kvaratskhelia teammate as they prepare for Osimhen-less future

Galatasaray are reportedly waking up to the reality that they could miss out on signing Victor Osimhen permanently; hence, they have identified another striker as “Plan B.”

The Cim-Bom swooped in to save the day after the Nigerian ace failed to get a desired move before the end of the general European transfer window, signing him on a season-long loan. 

The 25-year-old has impressed massively, with 14 goal contributions in 14 Super Lig and Europa League matches. Hence, the Turkish champions intend to sign him permanently. 

However, Osimhen's release clause is €75 million, and the Napoli leadership have insisted that they will not budge on the price, a fee significantly higher than Galatasaray's €18 million transfer record paid for Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara.

According to Ntvspor, Galatasaray have set their sights on Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze and will make a move for him if their plan to sign Osimhen permanently fails. 

The 24-year-old shone in the European championships last summer and secured a move to Lyon from Metz. However, given the French side's financial situation, Galatasaray believe they can pry him out of France.