Victor Osimhen, a player frequently at the center of transfer speculation this window, sees his potential move to the Turkish Süper Lig club Galatasaray currently stalled. While discussions may have progressed on certain fronts, the deal is reportedly held up by a fundamental requirement from the selling club.
According to insights shared by well-regarded football transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli is taking a rather pragmatic, one might say, *technically correct*, approach to this potential transfer. The core issue preventing the finalization of Osimhen`s switch to Istanbul is the lack of formal, verifiable financial guarantees from Galatasaray.
In the often-complex world of high-value player transfers, it`s not enough for a buying club to simply agree to a fee. The selling club needs concrete assurance that the funds are available and the transaction can be completed without hitches. Napoli, led by manager Antonio Conte and president Aurelio De Laurentiis, is insisting on this crucial step before giving the green light for the Nigerian striker`s departure.
This isn`t an indefinite waiting game, however. Napoli has reportedly set a clear, albeit short, deadline for Galatasaray to provide these required financial assurances. The Serie A club is prepared to wait just a few more days, specifically indicating a cut-off point around Friday, July 18th, or at the latest, Saturday, July 19th.
Should Galatasaray fail to furnish the necessary proof of funds within this timeframe, it would cast significant doubt on the feasibility of the transfer proceeding. This situation serves as a stark reminder that even when clubs appear close to an agreement, the devil, or perhaps the transfer fee, is very much in the financial details and the capacity to back them up. Until the paperwork proving the monetary backing arrives, Osimhen`s future remains tied to Naples.