United, Napoli close to agreement for Nigerian striker

 Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as the most valuable player to ever join the Turkish Super Lig, with his market value of €100m putting him €70m ahead of second-placed Nicolò Zaniolo, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

 The Nigeria international, who joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli last summer after proposed moves to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia fell through, has continued to justify his hefty valuation with 19 goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for the Turkish giants.

 According to data from Transfermarkt, Osimhen’s €100m valuation dwarfs that of Zaniolo, valued at €30m when he moved from Roma to Galatasaray in February 2023.

 The 2023 CAF African Player of The Year leads an illustrious list that includes Zaniolo (€30m), Jean Michael Seri (€25m), Steven Nzonzi (€23m), Tanguy Ndombele (€22m), Sofyan Amrabat (€22m), Mauro Icardi (€22m), Wilfried Zaha (€22m) and former Manchester United midfielder Fred (€20m).