Trabzonspor president, Ertu?rul Do?an has disclosed that the Turkish Super Lig club were unable to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen due to financial constraints, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
In an interview with Turkish news outlet Sabah Spor, Do?an explained that Osimhen's name was suggested to the club, but they couldn't afford the fees required to secure his services.
"Osimhen was also suggested to us, but it's not possible for us to reach those figures. Our rivals are paying two players as much as our total squad. You get what you pay for," Do?an said.
Osimhen will instead spend the 2024/25 season with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor are still in the market for a new striker and have been linked with Paul Onuachu, but have been unable to meet Southampton's valuation.
Do?an also hinted that the club are in talks with another Nigerian striker, Gift Orban, saying, "Gift Orban is a player we have talked to. If our coach has a request, we will work to fulfill it quickly."
By Olujimi Dare Ogun