Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal over their Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer.
The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Italian side,
with two years left on his contract.
However, he will not be a cheap signing, with £86 million considered the asking price,
a huge drop from the Serie A side’s £109 million valuation last summer.
It is Corriere dello Sport, who is now claiming that the Emirates is Osimhen’s most favored destination (via The Boot Room).
In recent weeks, French giants Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with interest in the 25-year-old,
with Kylian Mbappe having exited Parc des Princes. Meanwhile,
the Gunners are looking for an out-and-out number nine,
with Kai Havertz the most likely to start in this position in the 2024/25 campaign.
They could also turn to Gabriel Jesus,
who lost his starting spot to his German teammate towards the backend of the previous season.
Amid these circumstances, the north Londoners would love to have a big, imposing striker,
such as Osimhen.
Of course, the move would also be tempting for the player, with Arsenal set to be headed in the right direction. They will be expected to challenge for the Premier League this year as well after finishing second behind Manchester City two seasons in a row.
Moreover, they offer UEFA Champions League football, something that Chelsea cannot do this time a round. To date, Osimhen has played 108 matches in the Italian top flight, bagging 65 goals and 16 assists.