According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal continue to be contenders together Chelsea sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.
The Nigerian star recently signed a new long-term contract with Napoli, but the deal includes a release clause worth £111 million. Osimhen is expected to leave the Serie A giants in the summer and Jacobs believes the Gunners cannot be ruled out of the race to sign the former Lille striker.
speaking to Givemesport, Jacobs He said that Paris Saint-Germain will free up money with the departure of Kylian Mbappé, but Osimhen's priority is first division. The journalist added that this should encourage Arsenal and Chelsea, who would be happy to meet his demands of £250,000 a week.
He said: “We still cannot rule out Arsenal in the race for Osimhen. It is also true that PSG has Osimhen very, very high on its list of objectives and can move in the market because it will free up money with the departure of Kylian Mbappé.”
“Sources still tell me that Osimhen's priority is the Premier League, which is encouraging for Chelsea and Arsenal. He would be looking at around £250,000 a week, which Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG would be happy to pay.”
Fantastic forward
Osimhen has been one of the top forwards in Europe's top five leagues in recent years. Last season, he was at the top of his game with 31 goals as Napoli lifted the Scudetto after more than 3 decades. He hasn't been at his best this season amid injuries and international commitments, but he has still scored 10 goals in just 20 appearances.
It's no surprise that it's attracting a lot of interest. PSG needs a star striker and Mbappé leaves for free transfer this summer, but Osimhen has his sights set on moving to the Premier League. Both Arsenal and Chelsea are interested. Osimhen has a slight preference for the Blues, considering Didier Drogba was his childhood idol.
However, Arsenal are in much better shape than the Blues, who are in a transition phase. Mikel ArtetaThe team is at the top of the Premier League competing with players like city of manchester and Liverpool for the title and Osimhen could be tempted to join them above the Blues, who sit in the bottom half of the league table.
