Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window, and journalist David Ornstein has revealed his opinion on the matter.
The Gunners have had an excellent start to the season as they sit second in the Premier League table following an impressive win over Manchester City last weekend. However, they have been urged to secure the services of a top striker in January after Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah’s underwhelming start to the campaign.
Osimhen is a proven goalscorer, who has been pivotal in Napoli’s scudetto win last season. He received the Golden Boot after scoring 26 goals in just 32 Serie A appearances.
Several reports over the last few weeks have claimed that the north Londoners are eyeing a move for the 24-year-old in January. While Ornstein believes the striker is on the club’s transfer list, his hefty price tag could be an obstacle.
According to the journalist, the Gunners may find it difficult to fulfill the Italian club’s asking price for the Nigerian, perhaps making the transfer unaffordable for them. When he was asked about Osimhen’s potential move to the English capital in a Q&A on the Athletic, he said:
“In terms of price and profile, Adnan, I don’t see Arsenal going for Osimhen. I suspect he is on their list as he will be for all the top sides. As things stand, I don’t think Arsenal is focusing on recruiting a striker in January; my sense is that is more likely to be on the agenda next summer. Things can change, of course, injury, bids for your existing players, and other factors.”
“However, right now, Arsenal have Jesus, Nketiah, and Havertz, as well as goalscoring contributors like Saka, Martinelli, Odegaard, and Trossard. They will hope that serves them well this season and then they can look at the situation subsequently.”
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Undoubtedly, the Napoli man would be a fantastic addition to the Gunners’ squad. With the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard around him, he could guarantee 20+ goals a season.
However, it is unlikely that Arsenal will break the bank to sign Osimhen in January. He is one of the most prolific strikers in Europe, with several clubs willing to splash the cash to secure his services. Mikel Arteta seems to be content with his current attacking options and will be looking to reinforce the striking department at the end of this season.
