Based on journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal stay contenders alongside Chelsea to signal Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer season.
The Nigerian star lately signed a brand new long-term contract at Napoli, however the deal features a launch clause value £111 million. Osimhen is anticipated to go away the Serie A giants in the summertime and Jacobs believes the Gunners can’t be dominated out of the race to signal the previous Lille striker.
Talking to Givemesport, Jacobs stated that Paris Saint-Germain will release cash with Kylian Mbappe’s exit, however Osimhen’s precedence is the Premier League. The journalist added that this could encourage Arsenal and Chelsea, who can be comfortable to satisfy his £250,000-a-week calls for.
He stated: “We nonetheless can’t rule out Arsenal within the race for Osimhen. It’s additionally true that PSG have Osimhen very, very excessive on their listing of targets and may transfer out there as a result of they may release cash as a consequence of Kylian Mbappe’s departure.”
“I’m nonetheless advised by sources that Osimhen’s precedence is the Premier League, which is encouraging for Chelsea and Arsenal. He can be on the lookout for about £250,000 per week, which Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG would all be comfortable to pay.”
Implausible striker
Osimhen has been one of many main strikers in Europe’s top-five leagues over the previous few years. Final season, he was on the high of his sport with 31 objectives as Napoli lifted the Scudetto after greater than 3 many years. He has not been at his greatest this time period amid accidents and worldwide responsibility, however has nonetheless scored 10 instances from simply 20 appearances.
There aren’t any surprises that he’s attracting loads of curiosity. PSG want a marquee striker with Mbappe leaving on a free switch this summer season, however Osimhen has his sights on shifting to the Premier League. Arsenal and Chelsea are each . Osimhen has a slight choice for the Blues, contemplating Didier Drogba was his childhood idol.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are in a significantly better form than the Blues, who’re right into a transitional section. Mikel Arteta’s facet are proper on the high of the Premier League competing with the likes of Manchester Metropolis and Liverpool for the title and Osimhen might be tempted to hitch them over the Blues, who’re within the backside half of the league standings.
