Arsenal have opened talks in an attempt to sign prolific Nigerian striker and Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen has been a hot transfer target for top clubs in Europe after his remarkable campaign with Napoli last season.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, were among the clubs linked to the player.
All the three clubs moved on to poach new forwards in the transfer window this summer as Napoli refused to budge on their stand on the player.
Chelsea are back in the race for the CAF 2023 Footballer of the Year despite signing Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal this summer.
While the Blues have been strongly linked with a move for the player, they are now set to race with London and Premier League rivals Arsenal for the services of Osimhen.
According to Sports Bible, Chelsea have already opened talks with Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda to facilitate a move for the player.
Arsenal are hopeful of spicing up their attack by adding the 2022/23 Serie A topscorer to their attacking options.
The Gunners under Mikel Arteta have been dependent on attacking midfielders Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to harvest goals for the club.
Victor Osimhen will be Mikel Arteta's first traditional no.9 since he became Arsenal's manager.
With Arsenal's keen interest in Osimhen, Chelsea are more likely to make a quick swoop for the player. We reported earlier the Blues are ready for a January move for Victor Osimhen to bolster the club's attack.
The two London clubs will face an hurdle in their move for Victor Osimhen. The former Lille forward recently agreed a new contract extension in principle with Napoli to stay at Naples till 2026.
According to SkySport, Napoli have slammed a €130m release clause on the player which will be active from January 2024.
It still remains to be seen whether the two Premier League clubs will fork out funds to activate the release and bring the player to the Premier League.
Nsmnews understands Victor Osimhen may have to push for his move to the Premier League if a deal will be possible as Napoli consider him key to the team and are not ready to part ways with him.
Osimhen has been a hot transfer target for top clubs in Europe after his remarkable campaign with Napoli last season.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, were among the clubs linked to the player.
All the three clubs moved on to poach new forwards in the transfer window this summer as Napoli refused to budge on their stand on the player.
Chelsea are back in the race for the CAF 2023 Footballer of the Year despite signing Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal this summer.
While the Blues have been strongly linked with a move for the player, they are now set to race with London and Premier League rivals Arsenal for the services of Osimhen.
According to Sports Bible, Chelsea have already opened talks with Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda to facilitate a move for the player.
Arsenal are hopeful of spicing up their attack by adding the 2022/23 Serie A topscorer to their attacking options.
The Gunners under Mikel Arteta have been dependent on attacking midfielders Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to harvest goals for the club.
Victor Osimhen will be Mikel Arteta's first traditional no.9 since he became Arsenal's manager.
With Arsenal's keen interest in Osimhen, Chelsea are more likely to make a quick swoop for the player. We reported earlier the Blues are ready for a January move for Victor Osimhen to bolster the club's attack.
The two London clubs will face an hurdle in their move for Victor Osimhen. The former Lille forward recently agreed a new contract extension in principle with Napoli to stay at Naples till 2026.
According to SkySport, Napoli have slammed a €130m release clause on the player which will be active from January 2024.
It still remains to be seen whether the two Premier League clubs will fork out funds to activate the release and bring the player to the Premier League.
Nsmnews understands Victor Osimhen may have to push for his move to the Premier League if a deal will be possible as Napoli consider him key to the team and are not ready to part ways with him.