Galatasaray have rejected a new €150 million (£128 million) offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for Arsenal transfer target Victor Osimhen, according to reports in Turkey.
The Turkish champions have already turned down a verbal offer of €130 million (£112 million) for the Nigeria international, with Al-Hilal ready to pay Osimhen an astronomical €50 million (£42.7 million) a year.
Arsenal's interest in Osimhen
Arsenal have enquired about Osimhen's availability during talks with Galatasaray over possible moves for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, but their interest is not thought to have progressed further at this stage.
The 27-year-old has just begun his third season in Turkey and has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, admired by Manchester United over the years and having come close to joining Chelsea in 2024.
Al-Hilal's increased bid rejected
According to Türkiye Gazetesi, Al-Hilal have now increased their offer to €150 million (£128 million), but Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has 'categorically rejected' the offer, once again informing the Saudi club they are not interested in selling.
The report adds that Osimhen has indicated money is not a priority for him when it comes to deciding his future.
Osimhen's Champions League ambition
Reports elsewhere in Turkey have suggested Osimhen would be open to a move to Arsenal. In an exclusive interview with Metro last year, John Obi Mikel claimed Osimhen was keen to join a club capable of winning the Champions League and advised him against a move to the Saudi Pro League.
'I think we want to see him in the Champions League so maybe Arsenal might be the destination. Maybe there is a door open there for Victor,' said Obi Mikel, who was involved in Chelsea's failed bid to sign Osimhen two years ago.
'I've had a few conversations with him. I won't say much about what those conversations were but he is working to make sure he ends up at a top, top European league where he can showcase his talent and compete to win the Champions League.'
