August 21st 2024.
According to reports from Italy, it seems that Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to leave Napoli this summer. And just when we thought the transfer saga surrounding his club future had died down, it appears that the race to sign him has been reignited by Arsenal.
The Nigerian international has been a hot topic throughout the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain initially leading the pack in trying to secure his signature. However, they ultimately pulled out of negotiations last month, stating that they were not willing to meet Napoli's asking price.
But things took an interesting turn when Goncalo Ramos suffered an injury over the weekend, leading to speculation that PSG might make a move for Osimhen once again. However, it seems that the French champions have decided against pursuing a deal at this point.
In the meantime, Chelsea has emerged as the front runner to sign the 25-year-old, with Enzo Maresca fully supporting the club's decision to bring him in to strengthen their attack, which already includes Pedro Neto and Joao Felix. Talks have been ongoing between the two clubs, with Napoli also keen on signing Chelsea's outcast, Romelu Lukaku, as a replacement for Osimhen.
However, while Chelsea has been the most eager to secure Osimhen's services, recent reports from Italy suggest that Arsenal may still be in the running. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Gunners have re-entered the race to sign the talented striker, with manager Mikel Arteta still looking to add another center forward to their squad for the upcoming Premier League season.
Napoli had initially set a high release clause of €130 million for Osimhen, but it seems they have now lowered their asking price to €110 million. And according to the report, Arsenal may be able to meet this figure.
So far, Arteta has relied on Kai Havertz as his top choice for the striker position, and the German international has already shown his worth by scoring a goal against Wolves over the weekend. However, with Gabriel Jesus struggling to find his footing last season, Arteta is keen on bringing in another quality forward to boost their chances of winning the Premier League title.
Although Arsenal has only made one major signing so far this summer in Riccardo Calafiori, they are believed to be close to securing a deal for Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. And to raise further funds, they may also sell Eddie Nketiah, who has reportedly agreed on personal terms with Nottingham Forest for a £30 million move.
So, it seems that Arsenal is not done yet in the transfer market, and we can expect more exciting developments in the coming days. Stay tuned for more updates on Arsenal's transfer news, exclusive interviews, and in-depth analysis. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest developments. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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