Victor Osimhen appears to be available to leave Galatasaray this summer, with Tottenham reportedly interested in signing the Nigerian striker.
Osimhen has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers since he helped Napoli win the Italian league title at the end of the 2022/2023 season. He has spent the last two campaigns in Turkiye, where his performances have continued to attract attention.
Tottenham interest could concern Arsenal
Tottenham are keen to sign Osimhen, and the possibility of the striker moving to North London could worry Arsenal supporters. The Gunners may regret not adding him to their squad if he joins their rivals and performs at the highest level.
Osimhen has been highly productive in front of goal, scoring 41 league goals in the last two seasons while also providing 10 assists in 52 league appearances. His record shows the impact he can have as a leading attacking option.
The discussion surrounding Osimhen comes after Arsenal added Gyokeres to their squad. The Swedish striker performed well during the second half of last season and finished the campaign with 14 Premier League goals overall.
Osimhen offers proven experience
Arsenal have found it difficult to consistently provide Gyokeres with the best opportunities in their system, and he is still adapting to the way they play. However, Osimhen arrives with experience of winning a league title and being the leading scorer in one of Europe’s major competitions.
The Nigerian has the qualities and reputation required to succeed at the highest level, and it can be argued that he may be a stronger option than Gyokeres when considering the physical demands of English football.
Gyokeres still has the opportunity to improve and become an important player for Arsenal. The decision between keeping faith with the Swede or pursuing a striker like Osimhen would present a difficult choice for the club.
Osimhen’s potential availability has created another talking point for Arsenal, especially with Tottenham showing interest. The striker’s proven goalscoring record makes him an attractive option, but Arsenal must decide whether they are satisfied with their current attacking plans.
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Could sign him and still keep Gyokeres
Now Just waiting for the “ but he as an ego “ comments .
Funny how none of the big clubs wanted him when he left Napoli. I wonder why …
The moment he went online and insulted his national team coach, I told my friend that no big club would sign him as he had crossed a red line. I’ve been correct till now. Hopefully he gets a big move
We offered Gala a fee for him recently and they rejected it, so this isn’t going anywhere. He is a good player obviously, but we’re not going to overextend for him. His salary is massive too, higher than Saka’s, and 150% higher than Gyokeres’s. Just not worth it when we’re capable of winning the league without him.
We won he league without Vinicius as well and yet many said we should break the bank to get him.
Is Vinicius a better than Osimhen?
Different players, different roles.
A big XXXXXX. I’m a Nigerian but I wouldn’t want his character in Arsenal dressing room.
I’m with you Kay. His on field antics with Lookman during the January Caf tournament was appalling to say the least. Egoistic
better then what we have
Y’all pls chill out, it’s not that deep, it was no more than the tielemans and trossard incident
Nigeria won said game 4-0
Osimhen 2 goals, Lookman 1 goal, 2 assists (both for Osimhen)
Nawa for you oo
But you clearly don’t have a problems when he plays for the super eagles? Im beginning to wonder if our affection for arsenal casts something ethereal on our reasoning
Pls pls pls let us disregard his lack of polish, he was a true street boy, but arsenal need a bulldozer in front of goal bulling defenders and scoring goals. If perchance we miss out on Vinicius Arsenal must get Osimhen and still keep Gyokeres
Great managers can handle great players. A challenge for Arteta, for sure. I would go for him. Osimhen can score a lot of goals in every leaque in the world. Top class player. Together with Gyöleres we would have a monster attack. I would take that risk.
Ridiculous comment to say Osimhen might be better as he has the experience of winning a title! Gyo has won three in 3 years !!
who said that ?
I don’t know if some people follow the trend or direction of the discussion !
Europe’s major league top scorer while winning the league?, yeah that’s Osimhen not Gyokeres
Sorry…
What was your point again?
Osimen won it at Napoli and should have been player of the season ahead of that guy that punished us in champions League final kv… something
I would swap Gyok for Hen.
A season watching Gyok’s first touch and ball carries into dead ends, and what I have seen of Hen’s aerial ability, I would make the switch if it were so simple.
Gyokeres fought hard with Sporting to push through his move to Arsenal.
In his first season (settlement and adjustment season) he was our top scorer – we won the P L by 7 points and with a game to spare – and we came within ‘a penalty’ of winning the European Cup.
This coming season – settlement and adjustment behind him – Gyokeres could very likely have a blinder of a season.
M A has already said he’s not being sold, and that’s the right decision in my view.
Imagine Osimhen in that champions league final instead of Gyok.
I agree with Chris above. Gyokeres was very good in the 2nd half of the season and offered something different to the other Arsenal forwards. He could become an absolute beast as he settles in more and the team get used to him. On the other hand Osimheh is unproven in the English league & climate, and although he is athletic I just don’t see him being able to “Bully” the defenders in the Premier League.