Arsenal is reportedly ready to make a significant financial commitment this summer in their pursuit of a top-tier striker. According to reliable journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Gunners are prepared to pay £62 million to secure a “world-class” striker, shifting their focus away from previously considered targets Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak.
The player in question is Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, who currently plays for Serie A side Napoli. The 25-year-old striker spent last season on loan at Galatasaray after moves to Chelsea and a Saudi Arabian club fell through.
Arsenal has now entered the race for Osimhen, joining other European heavyweights like Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain in showing concrete interest.
Yagiz Sabuncuoglu revealed that discussions regarding Manchester United’s pursuit of Osimhen had been ongoing for several weeks, gaining widespread attention in the football world.
However, he noted that Arsenal has now officially joined the competition for the striker’s signature. The journalist explained that Arsenal’s likelihood of landing Osimhen has been fluctuating slightly as the transfer window approaches, but the club remains firmly in contention.
Osimhen has a release clause set at €75 million (approximately £62 million), and Arsenal appears willing to trigger it to bring the prolific forward to the Emirates Stadium.
While Galatasaray would like to make Osimhen’s loan move permanent, the Turkish club currently lacks the financial resources to finalize such a deal. Meanwhile, both Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly ready to meet the release clause.
However, securing Osimhen’s services involves more than just the transfer fee. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently pointed out on the GIVEMESPORT Market Madness podcast that Osimhen currently earns £413,000 per week at Napoli. Any club interested in signing him will likely need to match or at least come close to that salary, leaving some uncertainty over whether Arsenal would agree to such high wage demands.
As Arsenal prepares for a summer transfer window that may see several players depart, strengthening the striker position has become one of the club’s top priorities.
Given the limited availability of elite strikers on the market and Osimhen’s proven quality, Arsenal’s decision to pursue the Nigerian marks a bold and calculated move. This developing situation promises to be one of the major transfer stories to watch as the summer unfolds.
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