Arsenal have revived interest in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, aiming to boost their attacking options. With Chelsea pursuing a loan-plus-swap deal for the striker, Arsenal are prepared to make a bid if the deal falls through. Additionally, they are eyeing Viktor Gyokeres as an alternative.
Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Victor Osimhen, Napoli’s prolific striker, as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his squad. Despite narrowly missing out on the Premier League title in the past two seasons, Arsenal is determined to bolster their attacking options. Osimhen, a Super Eagles star, had previously been linked with various top clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. However, recent developments have seen Chelsea propose a loan-plus-swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku, potentially complicating Arsenal’s plans.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Arsenal view Osimhen as a preferable option over Kai Havertz and are preparing to make an offer, though their budget is constrained to around €85 million. In contrast, Chelsea's potential deal could involve a swap that might influence Napoli’s decision.
Additionally, Arsenal is considering other targets like Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, though his release clause is similarly steep at €100 million. With the recent signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Arsenal remains vigilant, awaiting the outcome of Chelsea’s negotiations with Napoli. A successful Chelsea deal could prompt Arsenal to make a competitive bid to bring Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium, fulfilling his long-standing dream of playing in the Premier League.
Arsenal's efforts highlight their ambition to compete at the highest level, with Arteta's plans focusing on making key additions to achieve their goals for the upcoming season.
