Arsenal have taken a decisive lead over Chelsea in the race to sign Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen as the transfer window nears its dramatic conclusion, Soccernet.ng reports....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
According to Repubblica, as reported by Tutto Napoli, the Gunners are now at the forefront of efforts to lure the prolific forward to the Premier League.
As negotiations reach a fever pitch and the deadline looms, Arsenal are making a final push to secure Osimhen’s signature, aiming to outmanoeuvre their London rivals in what has become one of the most closely followed transfer sagas of the summer.
Romelu Lukaku’s transfer has signalled a clear shift in priorities, with former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte seemingly placing more trust in the Belgian striker than in Osimhen.
This development has increased speculation that the Super Eagles star could be on his way out of Napoli, with Arsenal emerging as his most likely destination.
Lukaku’s departure has opened a potential path for Chelsea to bring in Osimhen without breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
However, with Napoli’s substantial release clause for Osimhen, Arsenal might have the financial edge to lead the race, putting them in pole position to complete the deal.
Despite murmurs within the Nigerian football community suggesting that Osimhen may not be heading to Stamford Bridge, this latest report from Repubblica further shows that Arsenal are in the best position to land the coveted striker.
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master’s Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.
