Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen is edging closer to a high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League, having reportedly agreed personal terms with Al Hilal. However, the deal remains in limbo as Napoli stands firm on their €75 million valuation of the forward.
According to reports from Sky Sports Italy, Osimhen has made significant strides toward a switch to Saudi Arabia, signaling his readiness to begin a new chapter in his career with one of the region’s most ambitious clubs.
Despite the player’s willingness, the Italian club has yet to greenlight the transfer. Napoli’s firm stance on the transfer fee has so far stalled progress, with negotiations continuing behind the scenes.
Osimhen, 26, enjoyed a prolific stint with Napoli, playing a key role in their 2022–23 Serie A title win and establishing himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers. A move to Al Hilal would mark one of the biggest signings of the Saudi Pro League’s continued push to attract global talent.
Should the deal go through, Osimhen would join a growing list of stars leaping the Middle East, following in the footsteps of the likes of Christiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Neymar.
For now, the football world watches closely as Napoli and Al Hilal negotiate what could be one of the summer’s biggest transfers.
Al Hilal, who recently appointed Simone Inzaghi as the new head coach, has reportedly increased their bid to €70 million in a bid to close the deal.
