Arsenal have revived their interest in signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen
Riccardo Calafiori might not be the only Serie A player to join Arsenal This summer they have asked again about Victor Osimhen of Napoli. According to the Italian media Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners have long been linked with a transfer for the Nigerian international but were turned away by his incredibly high asking price of £110m at the start of the transfer window.
However, Osimhen is keen to leave Italy for new projects and has reached an agreement with the club to leave this summer. His asking price has been reduced to £84m due to a lack of initial interest, according to the report.
A few days ago, Paris Saint-Germain were the main candidates to sign him, but the maximum transfer fee was around 75 million pounds. As a result of Napoli's severe demands, the club has dropped out of the race.
On the other hand, Antonio Conte wants Romelu Lukaku to join from Chelsea Although the Belgium international's move to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona depends on Osimhen's future, Napoli must first sell the Nigerian before a deal for Lukaku can be finalised, and there has been talk of a swap deal with Chelsea.
Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely, but Corriere dello Sport have stated that their priority for the moment remains Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal are well positioned for Osimhen
PSG are no longer in the race for Osimhen, having been happy to rely on Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani next season.
Meanwhile, there is talk of Chelsea signing the Nigerian international as part of a swap deal that includes Lukaku, but his tight financial situation, coupled with the absence of Champions League Participation could be a deterrent.
Arsenal can promise Osimhen an attractive sporting project.
Not only are the Gunners playing in the Champions League, but it could be argued that a consistent goalscorer is the missing link between them and the Premier league title. The 25-year-old can help close that particular gap for Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal could also afford to pay his £84m price tag. Admittedly, it may not be the most comfortable transaction, but a player of Osimhen's calibre is certainly worth the money.
Also has He hinted that he wants to play in the Premier League In the past, and a recently reduced price tag, could help him realise his dream sooner rather than later. Arsenal's interest is currently in its early stages, but the transfer could be finalised very quickly if it gains momentum.
