Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly asked Galatasaray’s president, Abdullah Kavukcu, for more time to decide on his future. This update came from trusted Galatasaray journalist Kağan Dursun, who revealed that Osimhen had a direct conversation with Kavukcu where he requested additional time before making a final call.

Osimhen’s loan spell with the Turkish club wrapped up a few weeks ago, but there’s still no word on his next move. Galatasaray are pushing to sign him permanently, but the Nigerian striker hasn’t committed yet. The 26-year-old is currently being eyed by several big clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus—making the transfer race more intense.

Despite the competition, Galatasaray remain hopeful. Vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu recently expressed strong confidence that Osimhen will stay in Istanbul, especially after his standout performance last season where he netted 37 goals across all competitions.

Galatasaray are reportedly preparing to approach Newcastle United for striker Alexander Isak if their bid to sign Victor Osimhen permanently falls through. Sports presenter Volkan Kılıç shared the update on X, explaining that while the chances of securing Isak are slim, the Turkish giants are determined to explore the option.

“Galatasaray will reach out to Newcastle for Alexander Isak if the Osimhen deal doesn’t go through,” Kılıç revealed, noting the club is ready to push for the transfer despite the difficulty.

Isak had an impressive season with Newcastle, scoring 27 goals and delivering 6 assists in 42 appearances. The 25-year-old is under contract with the Premier League side until June 2028. Meanwhile, Osimhen—who enjoyed a strong loan stint at Galatasaray—is yet to make a final decision about his future, leaving the Turkish club to consider backup options.

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has advised transfer target Viktor Gyokeres to consider a move to Arsenal instead of Old Trafford. Speaking on talkSPORT, Ferdinand admitted he’s not fully convinced the Sporting CP striker is the right fit for United at this time. He pointed out that Gyokeres has struggled when up against strong defenders in high-level matches like the Champions League.

“I haven’t seen enough to be fully sold,” he said, noting that physical battles against top-level defenders didn’t seem to work in the striker’s favour. Ferdinand also believes United should prioritise more experienced players right now, rather than taking a risk.

Gyokeres, 27, currently has a €100 million release clause in his contract with Sporting. However, the club is reportedly open to selling if an offer of at least €70 million comes in this summer.