Reports surfaced over the weekend that Al-Ahli, a Saudi Arabian side, had made a 65 million-euro approach for Arsenal target Victor Osimhen. Napoli was willing to consent to the deal and authorise the exit, and they were hopeful the Nigerian striker would agree.
However, the player has stated through his agency that he is not interested in moving to the Saudi Pro League. The Serie A striker is interested in still playing for a major European club.
The Italian side was eager to sell Osimhen for 130 million euros well before the summer transfer window opened. As successful as the striker has been for them, they were practically certain that a club would come along and seize the opportunity to buy him. No one came forward; in fact, Al-Ahli is the only team that has openly bid for Osimhen.
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The agreement between Napoli and Al Ahli for package in excess of €65m is almost done, pending small details.
But NO agreement with Osimhen so far as Nigerian striker wants an important salary + KEY DETAIL: release clause to be included. pic.twitter.com/Z9vnSTdIEE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2024
Well, the Saudi Arabian team’s failed offer may have given European teams the opportunity to recruit the striker for at least half the sum he was to go for.
With Arsenal trying to sell Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace and Gabriel Jesus now injured, don’t you think it would be logical for Arsenal to take advantage of the Osimhen transfer opportunity?
The Nigerian striker’s skill has never been in doubt, but his price tag has been an issue. Now that his price tag has dropped, and Napoli is eager to sell him, could this be the ideal time for Arsenal to acquire Osimhen, a player they’ve been watching since his time at Wolfsburg?
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He wants 500k per week wages which Arsenal cannot give him unless he reduces his wage demand. We don’t want to disrupt the unity in our dressing room.
If he really wants £500k a week then I’m not sure any club in Europe will take him, even PSG.
I did read a while ago that he enjoys tax breaks and other fiscal “advantages” in Italy which cannot be replicated here so a hike in his current wage is presumably to cover that but £500k is an enormous sum and way beyond Arsenal’s ability to pay (even if they wanted which they wouldn’t as you say).
Reggie, yet another top forward who is available should MA desire such a player.
I make that three we’ve identified for those out there who say there are none available.
Could be a very interesting last few days, both incoming and outgoing, for the club.
Agree Ken, but his and Napolis demands are yoo high. He was our first choice, so we will see if anything develops.
And Chelsea in Toney talks, who would be cheaper.
Arsenal should go for Osimhen ASAP. Top quality Strikers are few.
Arsenal still needs to bring in a striker in my opinion but there has to be limits on the fee and/or wages.
The list of potential candidates in pretty narrow, I guess. How many clubs are likely to sell a good striker with three days left unless they’ve already got a replacement?
The old trio of Toney, Osimhen and Gyokeres are all still “unclaimed”, but there are also reports again about Calvert-Lewin at Everton and a possible loan for Ferguson at Brighton. Some look a little more likely than others I think but we’ll see. Three days left.
I think he is overrated and in any case if he goes anywhere, it will be Chelsea, thank goodness.
@GB Kindly explain what makes him overrated. Evan Ferguson and Sesko were overrated, but African Player of the Year, Seria A MVP, and No. 8 on the Ballon D OR list overrated. Sir, you’re on a bandwagon. You are entitled to your opinion
I don’t like using this line to make an argument against signing a player but I’ll make an exception today – there have to be very good reasons why top clubs in Europe are backing out of the Osimhen deal. That suggests it might not be a good deal for whatever reasons.