He can't coach a big player like Osimhen — Chelsea icon Gallas makes claim about EPL boss

He can't coach a big player like Osimhen — Chelsea icon Gallas makes claim about EPL boss

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:32 - 18.03.2025

Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen's potential move to the Premier League.

Victor Osimhen is widely expected to finally make his long-touted move to the English Premier League this summer, with clubs reportedly queuing to sign the Nigerian.

One of the teams heavily linked to Osimhen is Premier League title contenders Arsenal, who have been searching for a new striker for the past two seasons.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has had a tough time navigating the season due to injuries to his key players, and a lack of sufficient firepower to get the Gunners over the line in the title race.

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Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender Gallas believes Osimhen would represent great business for the Gunners but fears Arteta lacks the man-management skills to bring out the best in the 26-year-old.

"Osimhen would be the man I would try and sign," Gallas told  Prime Casino.

"He’s been performing well for Galatasaray, obviously on loan from Napoli, and he’s only going to be there for a season.

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"Maybe Mikel Arteta doesn’t have the personality to manage players like Osimhen or to deal with players with personality.

‘Big managers like Klopp, Guardiola, Ancelotti, Mourinho and Ferguson. Even Arsene, he had the personality of being our friend, but he knew how to speak to players."

Osimhen has scored 26 goals in 30 appearances for Galatasaray as his loan move from Napoli continues to look like a masterstroke.

It is unclear where his future lies, but a move to England is certainly on the cards.

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