The Gunners are not the only team from the English top-flight keen on recruiting the services of the Nigerian international striker, with Chelsea and Manchester United also well-known admirers.
Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with Osimhen following the loss of Kylian Mbappe, but it appears a move to the Premier League is more appealing to the 25-year-old, which could work in the favour of Arsenal.
However, his release clause of €130 million could prove to be a problem for the Gunners and other suitors, but his €190,000-a-week salary should not be an issue as most clubs will comfortably pay him more than that.
Landing a striker is top of the summer transfer plans for Arsenal after missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City for the second season running, and Osimhen fits the bill having bagged 48 goals over the last two campaigns.
The 6ft 1in forward brings more than just goals to the table, with his consistent and constant pressing of defenders something Gunners manager Mikel Arteta admires in his attackers.
While Kai Havertz was brilliant leading the line for Arsenal for the majority of the 2023-24 campaign, landing Osimhen could prove to be the game-changer for the North Londoners in their bid to finally get one over Man City.
They are ready to sell the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe to fund a move for another major summer recruitment, but whether they are willing to splash the cash on Osimhen after breaking their transfer record on Declan Rice last summer remains to be seen.
However, it is a risk and investment Arsenal should be willing to take as the Nigerian has proven himself after helping Napoli land the Serie A title in 2022-23, and the fact that he is ready to move on after four seasons is a much-needed boost they should bank on.
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