Yes, Arsenal wants Ivan Toney to bolster their attack in the winter transfer window, but why not go all out for Victor Osimhen, another lethal striker whom they also admire? We previously reported that Edu was already in talks about signing Victor Osimhen. We expected Arsenal to be among the clubs going all out to sign the in-demand Napoli striker based on that revelation.
So it should not surprise you that I’m wondering why Arsenal isn’t going all out for Osimhen. Yes, both strikers are excellent finishers and are technically gifted. But Toney hasn’t played in the last few months and may be rusty when his ban from football ends in January. His (Toney’s) signing may be risky, unlike Osimhen, who has been playing over the last few months, so he may be match-fit, not rusty. Aside from match fitness, the fact that Osimhen, at 24, is younger than Toney, at 27, should make Arsenal consider Osimhen’s signing prudent since he might be their striker for years to come.
Charles Watts also believes that between Toney and Osimhen, the Nigerian is the better fit for Arsenal, but that the financial element of the deal could be difficult.
Discussing the matter on his Inside Arsenal YouTube platform, Watts said, “If I wrote my top three striker wishlist for Arsenal, Osimhen would be number one, no doubt about it.”
“I look around the world right now at the best number nines, where they are, and how possible they would be to sign, and Osimhen is number one… I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather have.”
“Whether Arsenal can do it, I don’t know. It’s going to be a hell of an expensive one; there’s going to be lots of competition, and I think it’s one for the summer. I don’t think it’s one for January.”
Who would you have chosen if you had to choose between Osimhen and Toney?
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I don’t think toney would be rusty, I think him not playing would mean he’d be fresh and motivated.
Osimhen is better than what we have now and would be a massive signing for the long and short term, so if it’s possible, we should obviously do it. I doubt it is realistic, however, *especially* in January.
Toney is more similar in quality to jesus imo (better finisher and otherwise different strengths and weaknesses), might be more realistic, would give us a real boost for the rest of this season (which could make the difference in the title race), and we could get at least another 3 or 4 quality sessions from him, I’d have thought. Therefore, if toney is available for a realistic fee (and osimhen is not), we should go for him
I’ve never seen Osimhen play, and I’d be surprised if many (or even any) of the posters who keep pushing for him have either. He’s got great stats in a league that’s not the easiest to score in, and is young, and Arsenal seem to fancy him, so I’ll support that, but TBH he’s a mystery to me, and probably Charles Watts also.
You sound funny for saying Osimhen is mystery to you! Best player in Intalian league and Africa. Even nominated for B’d Or. Are sure you are on this planet.
Have not seen any Italian League football in years. And have never see this guy play anywhere else, not in Champions League or international games. I suppose if I really tried hard I could find out more about him, but to be honest, I can’t be arsed.
Still “a mystery”
I actually think our chances of signing him in the summer are a lot higher than many people believe but will still heavily dependent on how much his new release clause put in his new contract he is about to sign is but in terms a lot competition for his signature I’m not so sure there will be tbh because most top clubs who may have the financial capability to sign him already have an undisputed no.1 striker at their club or enough options anyway.
Bayern- Harry Kane
Liverpool- Nunez, Jota, Gakpo
Man Utd- Hojlund and won’t qualify for next seasons champions league.
Barcelona- Lewandowski and in serious financial problems
Athletico Madrid- doubt it.
Tottenham- no chance
Newcastle- Isak, Wilson
Juventus Ac Milan Inter- don’t have the finances.
Therefore I can only Arsenal or Real Madrid being realistic options for him and willing to pay big money, maybe Chelsea if he wants to join a midtable club.
1. Osimhen turns 25 next week so he isn’t young.
2. He averages more than a month per season of injury absence, which is unlikely to get better as he ages.
3. His passing numbers are mediocre.
4. Almost every player’s scoring rate drops when they come to the premier league.
Don’t be shocked if Osimhen is just a slightly better Nketiah.
African Best Player, Seria A best player , Scudetto winner, and Number 9 on the ballon D Or list slightly better than Nketiah. WOW .
Am sorry Joe but osimehen is world class and I have followed him since his under 17 world cup breakthrough campaign,also he is the type that will not waste your chances to score, conversion wise out of ten I can bet he will bury 7/10 signing him will be like signing our own version of harry kane who will tenaciously roughen the ball into the net anyhow it comes.
In our current set up these guys being touted to be signed and lead our line won’t score up to your desired 20 plus goal a season. Except of course Mikel intends to change things which by so doing will take time and we know what that means to the average fan cos impatience and the call for the former style of football will be demanded to be brought back, so it’s best we value what we enjoy at the moment rather than get greedy for more, all too soon.
Despite the deluge of articles on the need for a new striker, I very much doubt if we will go down that route in the winter transfer window.With Jesus , Nketiah and not forgetting the versatile Havertz we are pretty well covered up front.What concerns me is the impact of an injury to Rice who is proving to be the mainstay of our central midfield.God forbid this happens, but in the absence of Partey and Timber who played as a DM for Ajax on occasion, we would be in trouble without DR.As a consequence, I think the acquisition of a quality central midfielder should be our priority next month rather than a striker.
I agree in most part.
The only class striker we have a realistic chance of signing next month is Toney and to be honest I think we can do better in the summer with a player like Osimhen.
Someone like Zubimendi of Sociedad would fit well into central midfield and would be a good acquisition given that Partey will be missing for the African Nations Cup seeing as he has been called up.
I also think a quality right winger is required for back up to Saka who is in danger of burnout..
Anyone but Ivan Toney.
Not because he is a bad player – far from it.
The guy placed bets against his own team FFS.
Why would anyone want someone like that to play for Arsenal?
It is as much about the integrity of player as it is about his ability.
I would much rather have Osimhen in the summer than this alternative.
Toney has NEVER “placed bets against his own team”. If he had he’d have been banned for life.
His bets were on other teams, but still against FA rules.
Of course, he MIGHT have bet against his own teams, and was never caught at it, but I’ve never even heard any rumours or suggestions (other than a couple on JA) of that. He was charged with betting on games not involving his teams.