Arsenal Make Contact Over Victor Osimhen Deal | Football Transfer News & Updates
Mikel Arteta's £200million spending spree in the summer has restricted the business the Gunners can do in the winter market. Before the window opened there had been expectation that a new centre-forward would be added to the squad.
That hasn't been the case. Arsenal are yet to make a single signing this month and Arteta's squad is depleted with injuries. As football.london reported at the start of the month, the possibility of a new arrival will only occur if a good opportunity arises, with a loan deal the most likely outcome.
Concerns over breaking FFP rules have limited Arsenal but that hasn't stopped speculation intensifying in the last 24 hours. With that in mind, football.london takes a look at the latest transfer rumours as we head closer to deadline day.
Osimhen 'contact' made
According to CalcioNapoli 24, Arsenal have made 'contact' to bring Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen to the Emirates Stadium. The report from Italy claims that the Gunners are 'concretely' interested in signing the striker.
Osimhen, who is currently away with Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations, is linked with a move away from Serie A despite only just signing a new deal. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed the 25-year-old will leave in the summer, claiming he will go to "Real Madrid, PSG or a top English club."
Arsenal's lack of business in January means they are likely to go all out to improve Arteta's squad in the summer and Osimhen could be a marquee signing.
football.london says: The fact Arsenal have reportedly put in the groundwork to speak to Osimhen's entourage will be positive reading for fans. However, competition is big for the striker and Chelsea aren't expected to allow their London rivals to win the race for his signature that easily.
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