With recurring rumours saying Arsenal are looking for a striker, it would make sense for the Gunners to be eyeing up one of the more prolific goalscorers in Europe.
That man is Victor Osimhen, whom the London side have been after for some time, as the Nigeria international has scored 21 goals in 26 games this season, as well as picked up four assists.
Other Premier League clubs have been heavily linked with him, but with Arsenal soon returning to Champions League football, more firepower will be needed at the Emirates.
It remains to be seen how much money Edu Gaspar and Mikel Arteta will be allowed to spend in the summer, but it seems they will have the preference of the player in any negotiation.
That’s what Rai journalist Ciro Venerato had to say over the weekend on Domenica Sportiva, relayed by Tutto Napoli.
He explained: “For now, the big clubs only speak with the entourage of the striker. Paris Saint-Germain boast dated relationships with De Laurentiis. After the deals for Ezequiel Lavezzi, Edinson Cavani and Fabian Ruiz, it could be Osimhen’s turn, protégé of Campos and Gaiter (at Lille).
“The Premier League remains, Arsenal favourite, Manchester United-Chelsea duel. High bar for the price tag. The far-sighted De Laurentiis is asking for €150m for his star player.”
That’s a lot of money, even for a Premier League club, with the Gunners’ biggest spend still being Nicolas Pépé for €80m, and we all know how that went.
There’s no denying that Osimhen is a different kettle of fish, but nearly doubling their transfer record is a big step to take.
