The English Premier League has added the profile of Victor Osimhen to its website ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season which begins the weekend of August 17, 2024.
The body added the profile of the Nigerian amid rumours that he could be leaving Napoli for the Premier League before the 2024 summer transfer window ends. Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium to join Arsenal Football Club as Mikel Arteta is looking to add the missing link to his puzzle in the past two seasons.
Arsenal will make contact with Napoli in the coming days to discuss the possible transfer of Osimhen. Arteta thinks that Arsenal needs to sign an out-and-out striker in the off-season after the team he had to rely on Kai Havertz as a false 9 over Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus last season ( 2023/24).
What is Victor Osimhen's buy-out clause at Napoli?
The Nigerian striker is been valued at over 101.5 million pounds by Napoli, this could be a hindrance for Arsenal as they are not willing to pay that amount for Osimhen. According to reports from the Emirates, Arsenal are willing to pay 63.5 million pounds which is almost 40 million pounds less than what the Italian club are asking.
How many goals during Osimhen score during the 2023/24 season?
The 25-year-old scored 15 goals through his 25 appearances in Serie A last season, and two in six Champions League games.
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Osimhen is reportedly also keen on a move to the Premier League but no English team has made Napoli an offer yet. However, Ciro Venerato confirmed reported that Arsenal will approach Napoli in the coming days about Osimhen after failing to sign Benjamin Sesko.
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