Arsenal are monitoring Victor Osimhen for a potential January deal as they plot a a box-office deal, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that “most of the big boys” will be looking at the 25-year-old if there’s a chance that he could be signed for a cut-price deal in the upcoming transfer window.
But he warned that Arsenal would likely need to “break the bank” to sign the Nigeria international, and it remains unclear whether the club would do that in January.
Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray, but if there is a clause allowing Napoli to recall and sell him then there is some potential for a move.
Chelsea had been very strong on him during the summer transfer window and worked until the last hours to try to make a deal happen, but due to Nicolas Jackson’s performances he’s no longer seen as a necessary signing for the Blues.
However, the Gunners have struggled in front of goal at times this season and the reliance on corners has become an issue for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Arsenal will face competition to sign Victor Osimhen
Chelsea might not be competing for Osimhen’s signature in January, but the Gunners are expected to face competition within the Premier League to try and sign him.
Man United are another club monitoring his progress in Turkey right now and also needs help at the top end of the pitch.