Victor Osimhen has once again been presented with a record-shattering . Insiders have informed Softfootball that Saudi giants Al-Hilal, offered a staggering €160 million package over three years. Despite the financial lure, Osimhen appears unmoved.
Now enjoying his off-season in Nigeria, the 26-year-old remains firm in his desire to continue playing in Europe, snubbing six previous offers from the Saudi club. This latest effort includes a personal push from Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi, who plans to contact the player directly.
While Napoli are open to negotiations, Osimhen is reportedly holding out for interest from elite European clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, or Manchester United. Galatasaray, where he had a successful loan spell, are also keen on bringing him back on a permanent basis.
However, with Osimhen uninterested, Al-Hilal are already preparing a Plan B. Softfooball has reliably learned that Al-Hilal has shifted their attention to Youssef En-Nesyri. The Moroccan striker, who netted 30 goals and delivered seven assists last season, is under contract until 2029.
Newly appointed Fenerbahçe boss Jose Mourinho has admired En-Nesyri and sees him as a cornerstone of his project. The Portuguese tactician made En-Nesyri his first major signing after taking over at Fenerbahçe, so any attempt to lure En-Nesyri away may involve significant negotiation and resistance.
Al-Hilal’s pursuit of attacking reinforcements comes amid fierce competition in the Saudi Pro League. But with the Osimhen chase likely to fail and En-Nesyri now in their sights, their summer transfer plans are evolving rapidly — and the club’s willingness to spend big is clear.
Should Mourinho refuse to greenlight a transfer, Al-Hilal could be left scrambling once again — further complicating their search for a marquee striker capable of making headlines both on and off the pitch.
Softfootball had previously noted that Mourinho targets Sancho for Fenerbahce summer transfer. Jose Mourinho has reportedly stepped in to personally convince the 25-year-old winger, who is no longer in United’s plans under new manager Ruben Amorim.
Mourinho, who previously worked at Manchester United and secured both the Europa League and League Cup titles, seems determined to revive Sancho’s career with a more personal, hands-on approach. He believes a change of environment and better man-management could help rediscover form.