Liverpool’s potential pursuit of Victor Osimhen has been dealt a blow, with a chief Galatasaray figure claiming he is growing increasingly confident that the striker will rejoin the Turkish club this summer.

Osimhen spent this season on loan at Galatasaray, netting an incredible 37 goals in 41 appearances as the Istanbul side won the Turkish league and cup double.

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But his future remains uncertain with Osimhen returning to Napoli this summer, and is expected to move on the transfer window.

Osimhen enjoyed a superb season on loan at Galatasaray.

Reports last week indicated the former Lille and Wolfsburg frontman was on the verge of joining Al-Hilal, but it has since been claimed Osimhen turned down a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League and would prefer to remain in Europe.

That is something Galatasaray, who will play in the Champions League next season, can offer.

In an interview this week, the club’s vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu revealed he hopes to convince Osimhen to sign permanently for Galatasaray this summer.

“When they [Napoli] offered us Osimhen [last year], we didn't need a striker, but the name they offered us was Osimhen

It's not an easy process.

“Every day that passes, the chances of Osimhen staying at Galatasaray increase.”

The attacker is a proven goalscorer at every level