Arsenal have been linked with a move for Victor Osimhen following his impressive season at Galatasaray.
Although Osimhen has been tracked by the Gunners and several other top European clubs, he secured a loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray last summer. Since joining the Turkish side, he has demonstrated dominant form in the Süper Lig, reaffirming to his potential suitors that he is a highly capable striker at the highest level.
Osimhen’s hunger and determination for success make him a particularly suitable candidate for an Arsenal team intent on winning the league and competing strongly in other major competitions. Despite their interest in some of the world’s best attackers, the Gunners have not acted with the same urgency this summer as some of their rivals, notably Liverpool.
Possible Departure from Europe
While Osimhen remains a desirable player, a report in the Daily Mail has suggested that he may soon be moving away from European football. The Nigerian forward is reportedly considering a transfer to Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal being the most likely destination.
The report claims that Osimhen has already been approached by Al Hilal, with talks regarding personal terms taking place. According to the information, the striker has accepted their salary offer, signalling a potential end to his European tenure. This would represent another significant exit of top talent from the continent, reflecting a growing trend of prominent players moving to leagues outside Europe.
Arsenal’s Options at Striker
It is clear that Osimhen has proven himself as a top-class striker, and it is disappointing that Arsenal have not shown more serious intent in pursuing him. However, the club also has interest in Viktor Gyökeres, who has enjoyed an impressive recent season and is viewed as a promising forward capable of making an impact.
As Arsenal continue to navigate the transfer market, the decision between investing in proven international stars like Osimhen or developing emerging talents such as Gyökeres remains a pivotal factor in their strategy. The club must balance ambition with sustainability to build a squad capable of long-term success.
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I hope Chelsea fall for that one lol. They usually do…
I know it’s a lame argument, but the fact that no top clubs in Europe are showing interest in him tells me that something’s not quite right. They must know something we don’t. It’s not just us who need a striker.Liverpool, Chelsea, United all need a striker yet none of them are after him. Even the moneybags PSG pulled out of a deal for him last summer. Why?
Onyango, I’ve said all along there must be something that’s putting off the big clubs from signing Osimhen. Money, temperament, who knows 🤷
I will keep asking all the Arsenal fans that have and keep going on about how this great this Osimhen guy is.
How come that no one ever goes in for him? He ended up in Turkey while most big clubs in the EPL are looking for strikers. And even now not a single serious mention of him to other big clubs around Europe. But instead he seems to be heading to Saudi Arabia.
This reminds me of how our own fans kept going on about “Arsenal should pay whatever Brentford asks for Ivan Tony”. The guy ended up in Saudi Arabia too.
Can some of the Osimhen fans please make his situation make sense to the rest of us. He is so good but not a single big club is ever willing to take him on.
It’s weird.
Only an African will understand the plight Osimhen is going through. Racially abused by the club, he won a trophy. He had a spat with his coach over the coach refusing to play 2 strikers when they were losing. To be fair, he was right. Napoli had already changed coaches twice already. Laurentis refused to let Osimhen go, frustrating interested parties. The club’s official TikTok account racially abused the player and refused to tender an apology, so the player refused to play for the club.
A player who was Africa’s best and. 8 on the Ballon d’Or Or list can never be a bad player.
There is the issue of his salary. He earns 260k a week, which is less than Havertz, but alas, that makes him the highest African earner. Mane was let go for demanding more money . lol
If it’s any consolation, no one came for Gyokoreres last season, and even now we are the only ones interested in Sesko. Kvara left to PSG without a single offer from anyone.
And you don’t know if I am an African or Not. All Africans don’t think like you. Your stance on Osimhen is your own opinion and not many Africans would agree with you. Many Africans on here have been warning about him since last season when figures of about £100 million were being quoted for him. Many warned that they hope Arsenal didn’t go anywhere near him because of his TOXICITY.
And the plight and victimisation of Osimhen because he is African? He is being singled out and being victimised by being paid £260,000 a week. I wish I was victimised by being overly paid like that.🤞
If there was any racial abuse towards him then I condemn that. But from the other overly biased things you said in order to make this Osimhen guy the ultimate victim is funny.
From what you wrote he seems like such an entitled / chip on the shoulder piece of work. He seems to have such a massive ego and opinion of himself. The type that always causes mayhem / disharmony to a club and dressing room. And who gave him the authority to decide what formation or players his manager should play at Napoli? How many coaching badges or managerial experience has he got that gives him the confidence to demand or dictate what players should be played? The nerve.🤦♂️
So just because Napoli have had two coaches ever since doesn’t make Osimhen correct. He himself is no longer at Napoli and is in the Turkish league. He is being reported to be on his way to the Saudi league. So does this show that Napoli were also right to get rid of him? Because he himself seem to be onto his second club after leaving Napoli. 🤦♂️
And we are going in for Gyökeres because he seems to have blossomed late. He seems to have been consistent in that last 3 seasons scoring more than 20 goals per season and is not causing disrepute at Sporting Lisbon. Sesko is just 21 years old. So he is just potential that will cost any club between £60-£70 million. Massive gamble. But at least Arsenal and Man United are being linked to Gyökeres while Liverpool are also being linked to Sesko.
From what you wrote about Osimhen I hope Arsenal steer well clear of him.
No thank you.
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No one can deny Osimhen’s quality. He’s one of the very b est strikers out there and arguably the best in the air. And where did you get the assumption that no big clubs came for him. Only wage demands stopped him from signing for Chelsea and Napoli’s greed annoyed both PSG and the Saudis and made them back away. Liverpool employs a heavy stat-based approach to choosing players. That’s part of the reasons for their transfer successes. Stats may just have proved that Osimhen isn’t a good fit. It’s just speculation though.
He wants over £300k p/w in wages which I think is fair considering what he brings. For context, Nico Williams is asking for £400k.
I think the major issue with Osimhen is his attitude, especially that very extremely ill-advised and stupidly childish decision to castigate his then national team coach (Finidi George) online because of what he perceived to be untruths against him in a meeting he wasn’t even part of. Many Nigerian supporters he had (and still has) denounced him. I’m quite sure European clubs would be very wary of such a player as no coach would want a player who they perceive has no regard for authority. Remember the Sancho vs Ten Hag situation?
Anyway, if he doesn’t go to a big European club this summer, he won’t have the opportunity to make the move anymore in the future. Personally I’ll choose him over Gyokeres anyday. I wish him good luck.
Thank God for folks like you. Who are actually knowledgeable on these events? I have a feeling PSG may try pull another coup with him at the last minute .
It’s because they keep putting these Osimhen articles up (like the Vlahovic ones) and people get sucked in. He won’t come to Arsenal. We know it, Just Arsenal knows it, and Victor himself knows it.