Turkish football expert Mehmet Demirkol has dismissed the idea of Galatasaray signing Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal.
Despite the Nigerian striker’s strong performances, including seven goals in 10 Super Lig matches and a key role in the club’s progress in the UEFA Europa League, Demirkol believes the move is financially unfeasible for the Istanbul-based club.
Osimhen’s reported €75m valuation is beyond Galatasaray’s budget, and Demirkol argues that relying on sponsors or external funding to secure the deal would violate football regulations.
He compared the situation to the implausibility of Newcastle United acquiring Kylian Mbappé, implying that such a move is not realistic.
Speaking with Socrates Magazine’s YouTube channel via Haber sari Kirmizi, Demirkol has ruled out the chances of the Lion signing Osimhen permanently, equating the chances to that of Newcastle landing Kylian Mbappe.
“There is the Osimhen issue. Can we find €70? Sponsors and such… Of course, such a thing is not possible,” Demirkol said.
“There is no question of something like ‘I found a sponsor, he is bringing it to €70m’. This is forbidden in football, but it is not possible to explain this.”
“How are you going to find a €70 million sponsor for a player? There is no such thing. If there was such a thing, Newcastle United would pay the money and get Mbappe.”
Consequently, while Osimhen has made an impact at Galatasaray, the chances of a permanent transfer remain slim.
