Arsenal’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen has suffered a setback as the Nigerian striker is reportedly nearing a new contract with Napoli. Osimhen has been a high-profile target for the Gunners, with speculation linking him to a potential move in the January transfer window.
If a move doesn’t materialise in January, it’s anticipated that Osimhen could change clubs in the summer, with Chelsea also expressing interest in acquiring his services. However, according to a report in the Daily Mail, Osimhen is close to signing a new deal with Napoli.
The report suggests that Osimhen is set to extend his contract, and as part of the deal, his release clause could be increased to £112 million. This development could pose a significant challenge for Arsenal in their pursuit of the Nigerian striker. Despite the potential financial obstacle, the report mentions Arsenal’s willingness to break their transfer record, as demonstrated by the signing of Declan Rice, to secure a striker who could enhance their chances of clinching the Premier League title.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Osimhen is worth his new release clause, judging by how inflated players’ value has become in general.
The Napoli star scores from the smallest of chances and we need someone good in the air and on the ground just like him in our squad.
But that deal can only happen in the summer, and if we do not win the Premier League, we must take a chance on him.
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£112M… Interesting. Aurelio de Laurentiis is arguably the toughest negotiator so having the release clause in his new contract will make things a lot easier for interested parties. I think we have a decent chance of signing him in the summer as not many clubs can afford him and so I think Arsenal Real Madrid and Chelsea are his only viable options.
Good. I’ve got a feeling that Osimhen would be a new Super-Mario. A striker that never strikes.
You say increase to £112 million, so what is his release clause now if he doesn’t sign an extension? £80 million perhaps?
I hope we draw Napoli in the next round, then we will see if he is worth a 3 figure sum or not, before gambling on an unproven “English premier 20 goal” a season striker. His goal scoring to games ratio in Europe would be a better test than the Italian league to warrant a 3 figure sum. I know he is not prolific for his country at international level.!
I think we will have to sell a load of players before we could even think about signing him, due to FFP.