Arsenal has capitalized on Chelsea’ FCs wavering interest in Victor Osimhen and has engaged his agent about a potential move to the Emirates. Osimhen has been a long-term target for the West Londoners, but the Blues appear to have dropped their pursuit of the Nigerian center-forward....Read The Full Story Here ▶
A recent report from Italy reveals that the Gunners have tabled a £72 million bid for the striker. Meanwhile, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has flown to France to discuss a potential move for Osimhen to Paris Saint-Germain with the PSG president.
“He will take some time because the Nigerian shouldn’t move before July. He’s waiting for the Premier League with his agent, who has spoken to Arsenal, while Chelsea seems to have slipped away.’’
Signing Osimhen comes with two major drawbacks: his high release clause and his injury history. Although he is currently injured, he is an excellent center-forward with great finishing abilities.
However, there are other factors to consider before pursuing a player. With Benjamin Sesko also off the radar, Chelsea will need to explore other options. Chelsea cannot afford to go into another season without an infallible goalscorer leading the line.
Since joining Napoli from Lille in the summer of 2020, the forward has scored an incredible 76 goals in 133 appearances, earning him a reputation as one of the top attackers in the world of football.
The season before last, Napoli overcame a 33-year drought by winning the Italian league with Osimhen scoring a fantastic 31 goals in 39 games.
The Napoli player puts in a lot of effort even when he is not in possession. He is swift, powerful, and skilled in the air. He also has the poacher’s instinct inside the box.
Arsenal are now obliged to search elsewhere for their next striker after Benjamin Sesko inked a new contract with RB Leipzig.
Arsenal will be busy in the transfer window
The Gunners are looking to add a striker this summer and have looked at Osimhen, Joshua Zirkzee, Viktor Gyokeres, and Alexander Isak.
There are few better players than Osimhen to choose from if Arsenal want to finally end their search for a striker.
It would undoubtedly be costly to achieve, and the interest from the Middle East may make it more so.
