Arsenal preparing bid for Victor Osimhen after missing out on Benjamin Sesko

After their top target Benjamin Sesko chose to stay at RB Leipzig, Arsenal is still hoping to add a marquee striker in the summer. With players like Joshua Zirkzee, Santiago Gimenez, and Nico Williams on their radar, the Gunners are allegedly in negotiations with Victor Osimhen.

Napoli has identified two striker targets who might replace the Nigerian star, and it is said that they are getting ready for life without Victor Osimhen. Along with Premier League rivals Chelsea, Arsenal has been strongly connected to Osimhen recruitment. It’s even been said that Mikel Arteta’s team has made an offer of £72 million for his talents.

Arsenal sends message to Napoli over Victor Osimhen transfer this summer

Even though Arsenal thinks highly of Osimhen, Sky Sports Italy reports that they are hesitant to move forward with a transaction because of the exorbitant price involved. Aurelio de Laurentiis, the president of Napoli, has been willing to sell Osimhen for a number of months, but he is waiting for a team to activate the Nigerian international’s €130 million (£110.8 million) option.

Osimhen’s representative has reportedly discussed a possible deal with Arsenal during this summer’s transfer window, according to Italian publication Il Roma. Though the source advises supporters to keep an eye on the Premier League, Arsenal is the only English team presently vying for his signature, so it will be fascinating to watch how this plays out.

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