Arsenal has reportedly ended its interest in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with the club now focusing on other targets to address its centre-forward crisis.
According to sources, Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta have differing opinions on the ideal striker signing for the upcoming transfer window. Berta is said to admire Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, while Arteta reportedly favors Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been in impressive form this season, scoring 20 goals in 23 league appearances. However, Arsenal has decided to explore other options, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko also being scouted as a more affordable alternative.
The Gunners’ need for a reliable striker has intensified following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, leaving Arteta without a recognized centre-forward. Arsenal’s previous attempts to strengthen its attacking options have been unsuccessful, including an unsuccessful bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and failed loan negotiations for Alvaro Morata.
Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, with Juventus reportedly preparing a player-plus-cash deal to sign the Nigerian striker from Napoli. Chelsea also maintains a long-standing interest in Osimhen, who recently surpassed Segun Odegbami’s 44-year-old goalscoring record for Nigeria
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