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Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli remains a topic of intense speculation with Arsenal as the latest possible destination leaving fans of the club confused.
The future of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen at Napoli has become a topic of intense speculation and debate, with Arsenal reportedly now entering the race to sign the Nigerian striker.
This recent development has confused Arsenal supporters and searching for answers about the shock link.
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16:28 - 03.08.2024
Victor Osimhen: Where does the striker rank among Nigerians to have played in the Serie A?
Victor Osimhen's Scudetto triumph with Napoli made him only the third Nigerian to win the Italian title, a remarkable feat considering 46 of his countrymen have played in Serie A. Let's assess his standing among these players.
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Osimhen's Complicated Transfer Saga
According to Pulse Sports, Arsenal have made a bigger transfer bid than Paris Saint-Germain in an attempt to sign Osimhen from Napoli.
However, the Gunners are said to be offering the striker a lower salary package compared to the French champions.
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The Super Eagles striker's transfer saga has been ongoing for a long time, with Osimhen being linked to several top clubs in Europe.
He was recently on the verge of joining PSG, but the deal collapsed as the two clubs could not agree on a transfer fee.
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Osimhen, who was left out of another Napoli preseason game, signed a new contract with Napoli last season, which included a release clause of €120-130 million.
However, the Italian club is now reportedly willing to discuss a lower offer, as no club has been able to match their original demand.
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Gunners Fans Confused and Skeptical
The news of Arsenal's interest in Osimhen has left Gunners fans confused and with several questions.
Many have taken to social media to express their scepticism, with some questioning the validity of the rumours and others dismissing the idea of Osimhen joining the club.
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“Where are these Victor Osimhen to Arsenal rumours coming from?” A concerned fan asked on Xcom, formerly Twitter.
“No top outlets reporting this, yet rumours keep circulating,” another said while yet another fan added; “No point in you asking, he ain’t joining you”
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Despite the confusion among the fans, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains in the market for a striker as he looks to bridge the gap between his Gunners and the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City.
The Gunners will be aiming to end Pep Guardiola's hegemony for the third consecutive time in the league next season, and the addition of a world-class striker like Osimhen could be a crucial step in that direction.
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