Asamoah Gyan Sends Cryptic Message to Victor Osimhen Amid Al Hilal Links

• Asamoah Gyan has reacted to reports linking Victor Osimhen to Saudi Arabia
• The Napoli and Super Eagles star is on the radar of Pro League side Al-Hilal
• Osimhen helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season

Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan, is backing Victor Osimhen to make a move to Saudi Arabia after the Napoli star was linked to Al-Hilal.

The Saudi Pro League side made a reported offer of €140 million for the Nigerian forward on Monday, but his club rejected the bid.

After news broke of Al-Hilal's interest in the prolific goal-scorer, social media went into a frenzy as many reacted to share their views.

Ghanaian sports journalist, George Addo Junior - who works with the BBC - shared a report on Twitter, attracting a reaction from Gyan.

The former Black Stars striker, who spent a couple of years in the Middle East playing for Al Ain and Shaba Al Ahli, used a curious emoji which seemed to encourage Osimhen to move to Saudi Arabia.

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The former Ghana international left Sunderland at the peak of his career to play in in the United Arab Emirates.

Gyan announced his retirement from football recently after almost two decades with the national team of Ghana, as reported by the BBC. He holds the record of being the African player with the most goals at the FIFA World Cup.

Meanwhile, Osimhen is yet to decide on his future after a heroic campaign with Napoli last season. The Super Eagles forward led the Italian side to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

Al-Hilal interested in Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Saudi club, Al-Hilal reportedly offering Napoli €140 million (£120.3mil) for the signature of Osimhen.

Reports have suggested the Italian club want nothing less than €150mil before considering any negotiation with the 24-year-old striker.

It was estimated that Osimhen, a former forward with Lille in France, would earn a massive £1mil per week if the deal pulls through.

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Sports Brief also reported on the top 4 Africans joining the Saudi Pro League after reports that Sadio Mane would join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

The Portuguese veteran sparked a chain of signings and has helped attract other big-name players, such as reigning Ballon d'Or holder, Karim Benzema.