Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has turned down a lucrative €130m bid from Al-Hilal for Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen.

The Saudi side, backed by the sovereign wealth fund PIF, approached Napoli with a substantial offer in an attempt to acquire the talented forward’s services after their initial interest in Kylian Mbappe was rebuffed.

Osimhen played a crucial role in Napoli’s triumphant Scudetto-winning campaign last season, attracting significant interest from various quarters.

However, Napoli swiftly declined Al-Hilal’s proposal, expressing their unwillingness to part ways with the striker during this summer transfer window.

Instead, Napoli is focused on securing Osimhen’s future at the club and is in negotiations for a new long-term contract, valuing the player at approximately €200m.

The 26-year-old forward, who finished as the Serie A’s top scorer last season with 26 goals in 32 appearances, has earned recognition and acclaim for his remarkable achievements.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League has witnessed an influx of European players this summer, following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move in December 2022.