Osimhen’s Premier League Dream: Will Arsenal Come Calling?

The transfer window is yet to truly ignite, but one player who is holding out for a move to the Premier League is Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. According to reports, the Super Eagles striker is awaiting an offer from Arsenal after Chelsea cooled their interest in him.

Napoli’s Victor Osimhen

Napoli need funds, having missed out on European competition, and a hefty sum is anticipated from Osimhen’s sale to finance reinforcements. The ideal scenario for Napoli is threefold: activating the 25-year-old’s €120 million release clause in its entirety, reducing his soaring salary demands (projected at €10 million per year), and finding a suitable replacement at a reasonable cost.

Despite Osimhen’s dream of joining the Premier League, particularly Chelsea, the Blues seem to be out of the picture as they target a different type of striker. Talks of a swap deal involving Lukaku have also fizzled out.

Arsenal remain a possibility, but the player himself seems more hesitant about a move to Saudi Arabia, which might be more financially attractive for Napoli. The coming weeks could see a flurry of activity as Napoli seek a lucrative transfer and a suitable successor for their star striker.

Potential replacements for Osimhen

Names like Victor Boniface, Gyokeres, Sesko, Lorenzo Lucca, and Artem Dovbyk have all been floated as potential replacements for Osimhen, with Dovbyk and Romelu Lukaku currently considered frontrunners.

As the transfer window heats up, all eyes will be on Osimhen and Napoli as they navigate the complex world of transfer negotiations. Will Arsenal come calling, or will another suitor emerge to snatch up the talented striker?

Osimhen in action

One thing is certain: the coming weeks will be crucial in determining Osimhen’s future, and the fate of Napoli’s transfer plans.