Arsenal transfer insider Charles Watts has dismissed speculation linking Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen with a move to Mikel Arteta’s squad this summer.
Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in lethal form this season, scoring 22 goals and providing five assists in 28 matches. With Napoli open to selling him for around €75 million, top European clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain, are reportedly keeping tabs on the Nigerian forward.
The Gunners are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus ruled out until next season due to injuries. Many fans and pundits have suggested Osimhen or Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as ideal solutions to Arsenal’s striking concerns.
Osimhen is currently leading Galatasaray’s charge for the title
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However, Watts has poured cold water on the rumours, insisting that the 26-year-old is not among Arsenal’s primary targets.
“I’m always a bit sceptical when I hear of links between Victor Osimhen and Arsenal,there was some interest in him a few years ago, but I’ve not heard anything since then to suggest that the constant speculation linking the Nigerian striker with a move to North London has much merit.
He’s a top striker, but Arsenal have others who are well ahead of him in their list of potential summer targets, if he is even on their list at all.” Watts told Caught Offside in The Daily Briefing.
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Despite doubts over his future, Osimhen remains instrumental for Galatasaray, playing a key role in their push for the Turkish Super Lig title. His goals have helped Okan Buruk’s side maintain a four-point lead over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe.
