Arsenal Snub Osimhen, Target Gyokeres

Arsenal have reportedly decided to abandon their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite Napoli reducing their asking price for the 25-year-old.

The Gunners had previously been linked with a significant move for the Nigeria international but have now turned their attention to other targets. According to Corriere dello Sport, via Football Italia, the north London club now prefers a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyökeres.

Osimhen’s new contract, signed in December 2023, has made his wage demands too high for Arsenal. The Gunners consider Gyökeres’ potential wage packet more affordable and are focusing on a move for him. However, they would still need to spend €100m on a transfer fee to secure Gyökeres’ services from his Portuguese club.

Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea are also linked with Osimhen. Despite lowering the price tag to €100m from the initial €130m clause, Napoli have struggled to find a buyer willing to meet their asking price, with Arsenal being the latest club to switch targets.

Osimhen, who dreams of playing in the Premier League, has attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, but no official bids have been made. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is actively working on the sale, looking to cash in on Osimhen this summer despite his crucial role in their recent successes, including the Scudetto-winning 2022/23 campaign.

Reports suggest that Manchester United have considered a player-plus-cash offer for Osimhen, which would see Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund move to Naples in exchange.

Osimhen is expected to start pre-season with Napoli amid a lack of concrete offers for the striker.

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