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Premier League heavyweights Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian striker, has been approved for Arsenal's signing.
The Gunners' elimination from the UEFA Champions League was primarily attributed to the lack of a reliable goal scorer in the team.
After Arsenal's quarterfinal loss 3-2 on aggregate to German team Bayern Munich in Europe's top competition, teamTALK reports that the Arsenal board has now chosen to sign the Napoli forward in an attempt to address their scoring issues.
The 25-year-old has become a major star in Serie A over the last 18 months, making him one of the most sought-after strikers in European football.
Rumor has it that Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all expressed interest in the Nigeria international but Mikel Arteta’s side are now favourites to land him this summer.
At 24, the former Gent forward is in high demand but Chelsea’s interest means the Gunners can now focus on agreeing a deal for Osimhen when the summer transfer window officially opens in August.
Plans are underway even as Osimhen is expected to soon make a decision on his future and the Arsenal boss has ignited rumours as of late that a potential move could be on the cards later this year.
