July 29th 2024.
It seems that the talented Nigerian footballer, Victor Osimhen, is still a hot topic among top European clubs. Recent reports suggest that Arsenal and Chelsea are both keeping an eye on the striker, with the Gunners even taking the first step by initiating talks with his current club, Napoli.
It's no surprise that Osimhen is in high demand, especially after his impressive performances with Lille and Napoli. Initially, it seemed like Paris Saint-Germain would secure his signature, but it appears that they have cooled their interest due to Napoli's steep asking price. It's been reported that PSG offered €90 million, but that was quickly rejected by the Italian side.
While PSG may still be interested, Arsenal has jumped back into the mix and have enquired about Osimhen's availability. Chelsea, on the other hand, have also been linked to the player, and their pursuit may have been influenced by the potential departure of Romelu Lukaku to Napoli.
One thing is for sure, Osimhen won't come cheap. He has a release clause of €130 million, which Napoli's president, Aurelio de Laurentiis, is adamant must be met. However, it seems that no club has made a concrete offer close to that figure. While some teams in the Saudi Pro League may have the financial means to afford such a fee, Osimhen's preference is to stay in Europe.
Meanwhile, Arsenal has been on the hunt for a new striker this summer after missing out on Benjamin Sesko, who decided to extend his contract with RB Leipzig. The Gunners also had their sights set on Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, but his price tag proved to be too steep for them.
However, it seems that Arsenal may have some good news on the horizon. Reports suggest that they are close to finalizing a deal for Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of £42 million. Additionally, they are also leading the race for Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino.
All in all, it's shaping up to be an exciting transfer window for Arsenal, and fans will surely be keeping a close eye on any new developments. Stay tuned for more updates on Arsenal and their pursuit of Osimhen and other top players.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
