Victor Osimhen: 'Arsenal need a striker to win EPL' - Former Tottenham midfielder

Victor Osimhen: 'Arsenal need a striker to win EPL' - Former Tottenham midfielder

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:28 - 27.08.2024

Do you think the Gunners need a top striker like Osimhen to win the English Premier League?

Former Tottenham midfielder Michael O'Hara believes that Mikel Arteta's Arsenal need a 25-goal striker to win the Premier League title.

The Gunners are aiming to win the Premier League title for the first time since 23/24 after finishing runners-up in the last two seasons.

However, there is debate among fans and pundits about whether they need a prolific striker to achieve this goal.

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One Arsenal fan, Rich, argues that the team can succeed without a striker. He said: “You kicked off going ‘Oh I’ve had a couple of Arsenal fans that think that they don’t need a 25-goal season striker.

“Then [you] made the valid point that no team has won the Premier League without one. I look and looked and looked and couldn’t find one. So I’ve got to give you kudos for that," per Talk Sports.

He added, “And I said I didn’t think we would lose to Aston Villa and I still don’t see any reason why we won’t win the league.

“But on the point you made about a 25-goal-a-season striker… So the point I want to make to you is, if you’re not conceding goals and we’re scoring goals like we did, is it necessary we get a 25 goal striker?”

However, O'Hara counters that, stating that 14 of the last 18 Premier League seasons have seen a team with a 25+ goal scorer.

O’Hara replied, “My argument is the same Rich, as you just said. No one’s won the Premier League without one. So, the proofs in the pudding at the end of the day. Yeah you score a lot of goals and you might win the Premier League without one. But no one has!”

Meanwhile, Pulse Sports reported that Arsenal are in the transfer market for an attacker, With Super Eagles striker Osimhen as one of the names linked to their team.

The Gunners entered the race for Osimhen earlier in the transfer window but did not make a concrete approach for the forward.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen could join Troost-Ekong in Saudi Arabia.
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen could join Troost-Ekong in Saudi Arabia.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Osimhen is being pursued by Arsenal, who are willing to pay Napoli approximately €100 million (£84.9 million).

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