Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is eyeing key additions to the squad as he prepares for the new season to challenge Manchester City again for the league title.
The Gunners have finished in second place in the last two seasons but Arteta would be hoping to change that this season.
Arsenal have strengthened their squad with the permanent signing of goalkeeper David Raya and the arrival of defender Riccardo Calafiori.
The North Londoners have been linked with a move for a striker as well and it is highly expected that they would sign one to bolster their attacking options.
One name has been consistently linked with the Gunners and that is Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
However, according to the latest update provided by journalist Ciro Troise on Radio Capri, as relayed by Calcio Napoli, Arsenal have withdrawn from the race to sign Osimhen.
The Premier League giants have been linked with a move for Osimhen and the player is keen to leave Napoli this summer for a new challenge.
He will not be moving to the Emirates Stadium though as the Gunners have changed their plans.
Troise has provided an update on Arsenal’s interest in the Nigerian attacker, who is expected to leave the Italian club this summer.
“Osimhen? Nothing has changed,” he is quoted as saying.
“He reappears every now and then, but the situation is always the same: PSG doesn’t go beyond €70m and hasn’t sold Kolo Muani yet. While Chelsea and Arsenal have withdrawn.”
This is a concerning update for the striker who is desperate to leave the Serie A club.
All the doors are closing for him and only three weeks are left in the transfer window to shut down.
Chelsea have managed to sign Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid while the Gunners have still not signed anyone yet, they are moving in another direction.
Arsenal are still expected to sign a new attacker
It is widely believed that a prolific attacker would make Arsenal the Premier League winners and Osimhen fits the bill.
The Nigerian is ruthless in front of goal and can score with both feet as well as his head.
It remains to be seen who the Gunners will target now as Arteta is determined to add more players to his squad.
The buy Watkins. That’s the way to . We can with the league with Watkins
You may not have noticed, but Watkins still has four years on his current contract, Arsenal can’t afford another nine figure fee so soon after Rice, and Villa aren’t selling their most important outfield player the moment they qualify for Champions League anyway. So think again!
Here we go again every transfer window Arsenal huff and puff about signing players and other clubs sweep in and snatch the player from under their noses. Arsenal’s first priority is a quality striker and they are still sitting on the fence. Do not be surprised if Arsenal finish this transfer window without signing a striker. Get off the fence Mikel Arteta and Edu.
Edu and Arteta should be humble to speak the truth: Tell the supporters that Arsenal as an average club cannot do another marquee signing soon after Declan Rice. They don’t have high value players that can be sold without adverse consequences on their overall performance. So they crawl, stay tight, hoping their gamble works out. Result is that one single misfortune impacts them very negatively, just like the effect of Saliba and Timber injuries two seasons and last season respectively. Now they are seeking for but yet unable to secure a marquee loan signing.
Why can’t my club Arsenal just sign a good and prolific striker this year 2024/2025 season
Your club can sign anything but remember there is regulation that guides and direct European clubs, Arsenal must balance their account.
Why can’t my club Arsenal just sign a good and prolific striker this year 2024/2025 season