Arsenal are reportedly in the race to sign Victor Osimhen in the next summer transfer window. However, they do not lead the race for his signature.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are ahead in the race for his signature. Napoli will only sell him for over 100 million in the next season.
ARSENAL AND VICTOR OSIMHEN TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal are in the race to sign Victor Osimhen in the next summer transfer window. However, they are only closely monitoring his situation. They have also not made a bid for him. However, they will certainly try to test the water with a bid in the next summer transfer window. Napoli are also ever of the rising interest in Victor Osimhen.
However, they are not in a hurry to sell the Nigerian forward. A report also claims that Arsenal will need to bid over 100 million to even start negotiation with the Serie A side. The report also claims that Napoli will not consider any bids now. They are fully focused on their title race and their Champions League knockout. The striker is also fully focused on helping Napoli for the rest of the season.
BAYERN MUNICH AND MANCHESTER UNITED LEAD THE RACE
According to reports, Arsenal are not the only ones in the race for his signature. Chelsea are also monitoring the situation. However, at the moment, Bayern Munich and Manchester United lead the race for his signature. A report also claims that both the clubs are ready to pay big to sign a marquee striker in the next summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich want to sign a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Whereas, Manchester United want to sign a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Hence, their needs of a marquee striker are bigger than Arsenal. The Gunners already have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. They also have Florian Balogun on their books. Balogun is currently the highest scorer in Ligue 1.
Hence, Arsenal know that big clubs are going to line-up moves for Victor Osimhen. Hence, they must make sure that they have the money and ambition to sign him. Osimhen is currently helping Napoli win the Serie A title very easily. They are currently 15 points clear of the second placed Inter Milan.
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