Napoli manager, Antonio Conte has said that he will agree to Victor Osimhen transfer request amid Premier league interest. The Nigerian forward will potentially move to the Premier league this season finally. The Italian club have agreed to allow him to leave but are holding out for a team to match his £110m release clause. The player’s relationship with the club worsened when they released a video on social media mocking his penalty miss. Previous to last season, Osimhen contributed to Napoli’s first league title in thirty years scoring 31 goals in all competitions. Many Premier league clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in him. He declined to sign a new contract with the Italian side. The Nigerian’s high wages makes it challenging for the Serie A team to afford the 25-year old. Arsenal have already prepared a draft contract and are waiting for Napoli’s green signal.
Victor Osimhen’s destination in Premier league set to be Arsenal
Victor Osimhen potential destination in Premier league is set to be Arsenal. The Gunners have prepared a contract and are waiting for Napoli to agree on a deal. The club is also linked with Victor Gyokeres, who is also one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe. Italian media generated links about him joining the runners up of Premier league from last season. This season he scored 17 goals in 32 games and reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final with Nigeria. The English club are keen to replace Eddie Nketiah whose departure is imminent, they need competition for Gabriel Jesus. Addition of Victor at the Emirates will increase their attacking prowess by a mile. Mikel Arteta is expecting a fully confident Gabriel Jesus along with these new signings to help them win the trophies.
London rivals Chelsea are unlikely to follow their interest in Victor Osimhen. The Blues wanted a swap deal with Napoli involving Romelu Lukaku and Osimhen instead of paying £90m for the Nigerian. They feel that his signing might disbalance their wages for the FFP rules in the league. Lukaku is set to leave the Stamford bridge on a permanent deal, and as it seems Osimhen will not be his replacement. Manchester United and Newcastle United are also linked to him but find him very expensive. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal offer a big money deal for the forward. Borrusia Dortmund have pipped Arsenal over the signature of Serhou Guirassy, prompting Victor’s importance. Fabrizio Romano, Transfer news expert says;
“Victor Osimhen continues to attract attention from Premier league, but the story remains quiet. The situation regarding his asking price changing should be monitored in July/August. Let’s wait and see how it unfolds.”
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