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Arsenal will be hoping to take advantage of PSG cooling their interest in Victor Osimhen to seal a deal for the Napoli forward
Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has hit a snag, allowing Arsenal to make a move for the Nigerian sensation.
Arsenal step up pursuit of Osimhen
According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal have recently engaged Napoli in talks about Osimhen's availability hoping to find a deal to bring the Nigerian forward to the Emirates Stadium.
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Despite Arsenal’s interest in Osimhen, they are also eyeing Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres as a potential alternative as they hope to sign a striker before the end of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners will also face competition from London rivals Chelsea, who also see the Super Eagles star as a viable candidate to lead their frontline.
Napoli maintain stance on Osimhen
Napoli remains firm on their valuation of Osimhen, insisting that any interested club must meet the release clause. The Italian club's transfer strategy this summer hinges on selling Osimhen to finance a move for Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku, who is keen on reuniting with coach Antonio Conte.
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Reports claim that PSG sought to negotiate a discount on Osimhen's hefty €130 million release clause, offering around €90 million but their proposal was swiftly rejected by Napoli's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis.
It remains to be seen whether Napoli will shift ground on Osimhen’s valuation as they grow desperate to seal a deal for his replacement, Lukaku, or if one of the interested clubs will eventually cow to the Partenopei’s demands.
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