Riccardo Calafiori won’t be the one Serie A participant to affix Arsenal this summer time as they’ve ‘returned to inquire’ about Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, based on Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners have lengthy been linked with a switch for the Nigerian worldwide however had been pushed away by his extremely excessive asking value of £110 million initially of the switch window.
Osimhen, although, is eager on leaving Italy for newer ventures and has agreed with the membership to depart this summer time. His asking value has now been slashed to £84 million on account of an preliminary lack of curiosity, as per the report.
Paris Saint-Germain had been the main contenders to signal him a number of days again however their higher restrict for the switch was roughly £75 million. Because of Napoli’s stern calls for, they’ve exited the race.
Elsewhere, Antonio Conte desires Romelu Lukaku to affix from Chelsea though the Belgian worldwide’s transfer to the Diego Armanda Maradona Stadium hinges on Osimhen’s future. Napoli should first promote the Nigerian earlier than they will shut out a deal for Lukaku, and a swap cope with Chelsea has been mooted.
Arsenal are maintaining shut tabs on the scenario however Corriere dello Sport has acknowledged that their precedence in the interim firmly stays Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal well-placed for Osimhen
PSG are now not within the race for Osimhen as they’re glad to belief Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani subsequent season.
In the meantime, there may be some speak of Chelsea signing the Nigerian worldwide as a part of a swap deal together with Lukaku however their strict monetary scenario, coupled with the absence of Champions League participation could possibly be a deterrent.
Arsenal can promise Osimhen with a horny sporting venture.
Not solely are the Gunners taking part in within the Champions League, however it’s debatable {that a} constant goal-scorer is the lacking hyperlink between them and the Premier League title. The 25-year-old might help bridge that exact hole for Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal may have the ability to afford his £84 million value as nicely. Admittedly, it might not be essentially the most comfy of transactions however a participant of Osimhen’s calibre is completely definitely worth the cash.
Plus, he has hinted at desirous to play within the Premier League up to now and a not too long ago discounted price ticket may assist him realise his dream sooner quite than later. Arsenal’s curiosity is at the moment in its early levels however the switch may wrap itself up in a short time if it positive factors traction.
