For example, if you were to judge them on last season alone, it would be the Swede who comes out well ahead, as he scored a whopping 43 goals and provided 15 assists in 50 games, while his potential rival could only muster 17 goals and four assists in 32 appearances, meaning that the pair averaged a goal involvement every 0.86 and 1.52 games, respectively.
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However, when you go back just one season prior, the shoe is on the other foot.
For example, in just 39 appearances in 22/23, the "world-class" Nigerian, as dubbed by José Mourinho, scored 31 goals and provided five assists. In comparison, the then Coventry City forward scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in 50 appearances, meaning that the pair averaged a goal involvement every 1.08 and 1.47 games, respectively.
Osimhen vs Gyokeres
2022/23
Osimhen
Gyokeres
Appearances
39
50
Goals
31
22
Assists
5
12
Goal Involvements per Match
0.92
0.68
2023/24
Osimhen
Gyokeres
Appearances
32
50
Goals
17
43
Assists
4
15
Goal Involvements per Match
0.65
1.16
All Stats via Transfermarkt
So, while it does look relatively even between the two poachers, the one thing the Napoli ace has is that he has been performing in a top-five league, whereas the Swedish international moved from the Championship to Portugal and has yet to prove himself at the top level.
Ultimately, it looks like Arsenal would do well to sign either Osimhen or Gyokeres this summer, but given the former's experience in Serie A and the Champions League, it might be wiser to go for him, even at a higher price.
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