“Nigerian Starlet” Arsenal started negotiations with No.9 Nigerian international.
Arsenal and Man United could go head to head for the signature of Napoli centre-forward Victor Osimhen.
Nigeria international has been in much demand, and both the PL teams have been on his heels for several days. Napoli will likely command a fee in excess of €100m it looks.
The London giants have been on a dream run, and their long trophy drought could finally come to an end as Arsenal currently top the PL table.
It would be too soon to declare them as the favourites. But there have been positive signs from the Gunners which could be granted as a success for the Spanish manager.
Mikel Arteta has been tipped to have a more hands-on approach, and the arrival of a centre-forward like Victor could bridge the gap with Liverpool and Man City.
That said, the presence of Gabriel Jesus begs the question of why the Gunners want to sign Osimhen.
Arsenal and Man United have enjoyed utter domination in the PL in the past. But Arsenal have managed to grab the attention this time with their crisp and attacking football.
Praise has been pouring in, but the Spanish coach knows he will need fresh faces to compete with the behemoths in near future.
Securing funds has not been a problem, and should the Nigerian centre-forward arrive in the Emirates Stadium, the African striker could emulate the feat of a certain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
