Galatasaray in talks to secure loan deal for Osimhen from Napoli

Galatasaray has initiated discussions to secure the services of Napoli's forward Victor Osimhen on a loan deal, as revealed by the Turkish Super Lig club on Monday.

The 25-year-old Nigeria international penned a contract extension with the Italian club last December through to 2026 with a reported release clause of 130 million euros ($143.91 million).

A month later, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said Osimhen would leave at the end of the season.

The want-away striker has not been included in Napoli's official 23-man Serie A squad for the current campaign.

Osimhen's 26 goals helped Napoli win the Scudetto two seasons ago but it has all turned sour since.