Arsenal have thrown their hat for Victor Osimhen and are ready to officially open talks with Napoli as they look to close the deal in time before other European giants submit their offer to the Serie A outfit, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The London outfit, who have not hidden their desire since it was made known that he won't continue with Napoli after his loan deal expires with Galatasaray in the summer, are moving swiftly ahead of any other suitors as per Teamtalk.
There has been speculation that Man Utd is so keen on Osimhen that they are willing to include Rasmus Hojlund in a deal with Napoli to bring the striker to Old Trafford instead of paying his release clause of € 75 million (£62m, $78m).
Man Utd desperately needs to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window, with neither Hojlund nor Joshua Zirkzee showing that they can be prolific goal-scorers.
Arsenal also needs to sign a top-quality number 9, with Gabriel Jesus struggling to score frequently when fit and Kai Havertz not very clinical in front of a goal.
Despite Man Utd’s strong interest, it seems that it is Arsenal who have taken a massive step towards signing Osimhen, who has scored 20 goals and given five assists in 27 appearances this season.
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye