August 27th 2024.
According to reports, Victor Osimhen is facing a dilemma about joining the Saudi Pro League. Despite receiving a lucrative offer from Saudi powerhouse Al Ahli, the Nigerian striker has expressed his desire to move to the Premier League before the transfer deadline. This news has sparked interest from two of the top English clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options before the window closes on Friday.
Osimhen has been in great form for Napoli, scoring a total of 65 goals in 108 Serie A games. In his best season with the Italian club, he scored 31 goals in all competitions and played a crucial role in helping them win the Scudetto in 2022-23. His impressive performances have caught the attention of Premier League giants, with both Chelsea and Arsenal being strongly linked with a move for the 22-year-old.
Chelsea, who recently thrashed Wolves 6-0, are still looking to sign a new striker to support their new manager Enzo Maresca. Despite signing Nicolas Jackson for £32 million last summer, the Blues are considering other options, including Brentford's Ivan Toney. On the other hand, Arsenal, who had a successful attacking line-up last season, are also looking to add Osimhen to their squad. Some experts believe that signing a prolific striker like Osimhen could take Mikel Arteta's side to the next level.
However, both clubs were wary of being outbid by Al Ahli's £65 million offer for Osimhen. But his agent, Roberto Calenda, has dismissed these rumors and stated that the Nigerian still has a lot to achieve in Europe. He also emphasized the need for respect and balance in the decision-making process.
The latest update is that Osimhen is determined to reject the offer from Saudi Arabia and focus on securing a move to the Premier League. He has also attracted interest from French giants PSG, but his preference is to play in England. If a move to the Premier League fails to materialize, Osimhen is expected to stay at Napoli for another season.
While Chelsea has been leading the race to sign Osimhen, they will have to make space in their squad and generate funds through player sales to justify his signing before the transfer deadline. Maresca is looking to offload players like Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, who have been excluded from first-team training. On the other hand, Arsenal's focus has been on signing Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for £31 million. The Gunners' manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his excitement about signing the versatile and experienced midfielder, who was a key player in Spain's Euro 2020 triumph.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are closely monitoring Osimhen's situation and are hoping to secure his signature before the transfer deadline. Fans of both clubs are eagerly awaiting any updates on this potential transfer, and we will have to wait and see where Osimhen ends up before the window closes.
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