Arsenal is in talks with Napoli over the transfer of £85 million striker Victor Osimhen

Initial negotiations on a spectacular summer transfer of Victor Osimhen between Arsenal and Napoli have taken place. With Paris Saint-Germain dominating the race to recruit the striker last month, the Nigerian international is anticipated to depart Naples this summer. PSG was willing to spend €90 million for the former Lille player; however, Napoli turned down their offer.

The Gunners have reportedly visited Napoli again to inquire about the player’s condition, according to Corriere dello Sport. Romelu Lukaku’s potential transfer to Napoli is a consideration in any transaction, and Chelsea is still intrigued.

Osimhen possesses an enormous €130 million release clause. Even though Arsenal has always been a fan, it is said that they have already stated that they will not be covering the cost. The release clause must be paid by any team hoping to sign Napoli’s top scorer, according to club president Aurelio de Laurentiis.

Arsenal hold talks with Napoli but superstar wants Chelsea

Superstar striker Victor Osimhen is apparently the subject of talks between Arsenal and Napoli, but Chelsea is still very much in the running. If Osimhen does, as predicted, depart, the Italian team’s new manager Antonio Conte apparently wants to bring Romelu Lukaku, the Chelsea outcast, to the Diego Maradona Stadium.

Osimhen’s release clause is allegedly too high for any team to meet; hence, the competition for him is still open as of right now. After the Gunners failed to sign Benjamin Sesko earlier in the transfer window, Mikel Arteta has made finding a new striker a top priority.

Arsenal is reportedly set to make an immediate £60 million bid for Sporting CP’s prolific goal scorer, Viktor Gyokeres.

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