Victor Osimhen could join Arsenal next summer, with the Super Eagles striker reportedly a top target for the Premier League giants.
The Gunners are looking for an experienced striker to strengthen their bid for the EPL and UEFA Champions League and feel the 24-year-old Nigerian striker fits their profile.
According to Football London, Gabriel Jesus’ goal-scoring consistency and injury record are a concern for the Arsenal board, with the Brazilian constantly on the treatment list.
Osimhen caught the attention of the Gunners last season after leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years, becoming Italy’s best striker with an astonishing 31 goals in 39 games.
The Nigerian striker has started this season in the same way and has already scored eight goals for the reigning Serie A champions despite missing nearly five weeks due to injury.
Osimhen came on as a substitute in Napoli’s defeat The Super Eagles’ star striker featured on Tuesday but was unable to help his team as Napoli lost 4-0 to Frosinone and were eliminated from the Coppa Italia.
Complete Sports reported that he was unable to do so.
The 24-year-old striker came on for Giovanni Simeone in the 63rd minute with the game scoreless, but there was nothing he could do as Frosinone rallied and scored four goals to seal a comfortable victory.
After being eliminated from the Coppa Italia, Napoli will face Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League and are currently 14 points behind Inter Milan in the Serie A title race, so there is a possibility that Napoli will win this season’s trophy.
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Victor Osimhen suffers injury scare Sports Brief previously reported The Nigerian is relieved after the latest on Victor Osimhen who suffered an injury scare in Napoli’s win over Cagliari It was reported that it would be.
The Eagles striker scored a goal and provided perhaps the best assist of the season to Hviča Kvaratscheria, securing his 2-1 victory over the reigning Serie A champions.
Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri has denied rumors of a serious injury for Osimhen after concerns were raised after he was substituted in the 82nd minute.
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