Victor Osimhen has rejected the chance to link up with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal.
The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray but owned by Napoli, was offered £25.3million a season by Al-Hilal after they agreed to pay his release clause.
But Osimhen, who according to Football Italia prefers to stay in Europe, has turned down the offer.
The 26-year-old, after scoring 37 goals in 41 games in Turkey, is reportedly a target for Ruben Amorim and Manchester United.
Al-Hilal were looking to bring Osimhen on board for their upcoming Club World Cup campaign.
They had an initial approach for the Nigerian turned down, ultimately agreeing to pay a €75 million (£63.2 million) release clause valid for clubs outside of Serie A.
Victor Osimhen was offered over £25 million per season to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia
The Nigerian striker scored 37 goals in 41 games while at Galatasaray on loan from Napoli
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United could still be an option after Osimhen turned down Saudi
The Saudi club are coached by former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi.
With Napoli widely expected to sell their striker this summer, interest in Osimhen has been substantial across a number of clubs.
‘Victor is, for me, the best striker in the world,’ said Eric Chelle, Osimhen’s manager at international level, told BBC.
‘For him it is difficult to come for this game because he played a season with a lot of pressure.
‘The reality is there is a transfer window. During this time, a player like him is not focused at 100%.
‘Maybe a club like Manchester United. Or maybe Chelsea, Barcelona or Real Madrid. So he needs to be focused on that.’
