Bayern Munich have turned down the chance to sign Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window according to various reports in Germany, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Osimhen joined Turkish side Galatasaray on a permanent deal from Italian side Napoli, but with an option of leaving the club in the event that an offer from a team in Europe’s top league come calling.
A fee was set among all parties involved, so an not to encounter any obstacle in the event that a bid is lodged for his signing, his representative have already started the process of sounding out clubs on his availability.
According to TZ München’s Philipp Kessler, the Nigerian striker was offered to the German side as a potential signing before the close to the January transfer window, but Bayern boss Max Eberl, however, quickly made it clear to Osimhen’s intermediary that Bayern currently have no need for him.
So far this season, the 27-year-old who is presently at the AFCON with Nigeria, where they are through to the round of 16 has scored 12 goals in 16 games across all competitions for Galatasaray.
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