Mikel Merino sign,Nketiah departure confirmed”, More on Arsenal transfer news today as Club demands Jakub kiwior plus £60M cash for want away striker
Mikel Merino sign,Nketiah departure confirmed”, More on Arsenal transfer news today as Club demands Jakub kiwior plus £60M cash for want away striker
Arsenal could sign a marquee striker before the transfer window closes, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The Gunners have made just one new signing in defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer. The club are interested in landing Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and talks are ongoing over the final fee.
While this happens, CdS (page 6) report that Arsenal are ‘back on the trail’ for Victor Osimhen and could make a late swoop for his signature before the transfer deadline on August 30.
Napoli were reluctant to accept less than the €130 million (£111m) release clause earlier this summer, but they could now be willing to sanction his departure for around €100m (£85m).
Arsenal could make big statement with Osimhen deal
The Gunners had a fine start to the season with a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kai Havertz started up front and he was impressive with a goal and an assist.
Despite this, Arsenal’s hierarchy may want a better solution in the final third. Havertz has the tendency to miss clear-cut chances which could prove costly in the title pursuit.
With this in mind, the club could be eyeing a late swoop for Osimhen, who has netted 76 goals and provided 18 assists from 133 appearances since his move to Napoli.
The Nigerian star, who was described as ‘world-class‘ by Jose Mourinho last season, is more of a traditional striker, but has the knack for scoring goals which is the prime job.
Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres is another option on the club’s radar, but the Portuguese champions may want his entire £85m release clause paid up front at the current stage.
This could be a reason why Arsenal could choose Osimhen over Gyokeres. Napoli have been determined to sell him for a while and could accept the fee paid over several seasons.
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