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Osimhen Could Face January Dilemma Amid Chelsea, PSG Links

Victor Osimhen may have to make a tough choice between Chelsea and PSG as Galatasaray prepares a £42 million bid for his permanent contract.

The 25-year-old, who joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli after moves to Chelsea, Al Ahly, and PSG fell through in the summer, has impressed in Turkey with four goals and as many assists in seven appearances for Galatasaray.

According to Turkish outlet Sozcu, Galatasaray are keen to make his stay permanent, though their proposed £42 million fee falls significantly short of his release clause.

READ ALSO: January Transfer: Osimhen Can Leave Napoli For €90m — Report

Football transfer expert Robin Bairner believes the Nigeria international could be tempted by offers from his summer suitors, particularly PSG, who need to strengthen their attacking options with Randal Kolo Muani’s future uncertain.

He’s been in the Turkish news this week saying that he’s going to stay at Galatasaray, and he’s spoken to fans about staying until the end of the season,” Bairner said on the PSG Talk Extra Time podcast.

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“But if a big offer came in from PSG, Chelsea, or Arsenal—any of the teams interested in him during the summer—it’s certainly something you would have to consider. However, he seems to be enjoying life in Turkey with no urgency to leave.”

Osimhen has formed a strong partnership with Dries Mertens and Mauro Icardi at Galatasaray, though he recently sparked injury concerns after showing signs of discomfort following his match-winning goal in their 2-1 victory over Besiktas last week.

The striker, however, has returned to training after missing three days as a precautionary measure and is expected to feature in Thursday’s Europa League clash against Tottenham, where he’ll be looking to open his European account for the Turkish champions.

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