'He is hiding things from us' - Turkish pundit hints at behind-the-scenes Osimhen drama

Turkish football pundit Cem Dizdar has warned that there is something brewing behind the scenes regarding the future of Victor Osimhen, stating that the striker's representative has been withholding crucial information about his client's next transfer. 

The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup winner has made a splash in Turkey, notching 26 goals in 30 matches across all competitions.

Speculation surrounding the future of the Nigeria international has intensified following his outstanding displays for Galatasaray, with reports linking him with possible moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the summer window. 

Galatasaray are keen to retain the services of the Napoli-owned player but will likely be priced out of a move as he has a release clause of €75 million.

With Osimhen's agent being unusually vocal, questions are now being raised about potential negotiations happening behind the scenes. 

HT Sports commentator Cem Dizdar has suggested that there may be more to Osimhen's situation than meets the eye.

"Victor Osimhen's manager has started talking too much. When a manager starts talking too much, there is something else going on," he was quoted as saying by habersarikirmizi.

"He is hiding things from us that we are trying to see. The smell will come out soon anyway."

Osimhen joined Turkish champions Galatasaray last September after failed deadline day moves to Premier League giants Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

Dizdar highlighted how few expected the Nigerian to replace Mauro Icardi, yet Galatasaray made it happen.

"Players like Osimhen suit big clubs like Galatasaray, but they always have to think of plan B. 

"No one thought that Victor Osimhen would replace Mauro Icardi, but Galatasaray did. They will also think of an alternative to Osimhen," he concluded.

Following an injury scare while on international duty three days ago in a World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, Osimhen should be in contention to face Besiktas in tomorrow's Istanbul derby as took part in the Lion's final training session on Friday. 

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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