Arsenal Eye Victor Osimhen as Napoli Seek Swap Deal

Arsenal Eye Victor Osimhen as Napoli Seek Swap Deal

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, with the Italian club seeking a swap deal involving two Arsenal players. Napoli are keen to receive Osimhen’s full £110 million release clause, but no offer close to that figure has been received yet. The Gunners are eager to strengthen their attacking line and Osimhen features high on their list, despite links to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Osimhen is set to depart Napoli this summer following the club’s disappointing 10th place finish in Serie A. Despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain and clubs in Saudi Arabia, it seems the Premier League is Osimhen’s preferred destination. Napoli are interested in Arsenal stars Emile Smith Rowe and Takehiro Tomiyasu, which could work in Arsenal’s favour. The north London club may have an opportunity to negotiate down the cost of the 25-year-old if they are willing to part with one or both of these players.