Arsenal step up chase for Osimhen

Arsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Victor Osimhen ahead of the new season.

According to Caughtoffside, the Premier League club are set to meet with representatives of the 26-year-old striker in respect of a transfer in the summer.

The talks will be on Osimhen’s personal terms, which include his hefty salary of 12 Million Euros-a-year.

The striker, who has netted 22 goals and made five assists across all competitions on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray, has maintained he will not take a pay cut when he changes clubs in the summer.

The London club are prepared to meet the release clause of 75 Million Euros set by Napoli for the player.

Manchester United, Newcastle United and Chelsea are the other Premier League clubs interested in the star striker.


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