Report: Arsenal to offer Brazilian forward and cash to Napoli for Osimhen

Arsenal want Osimhen, but they are unwilling to pay €120 million

Premier League giants Arsenal have sent some of their officials to Italy to begin negotiations with Napoli for the signing of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

Osimhen has emerged as a top target for many top teams across Europe following his impressive performances for Napoli in the last three years.

In 132 appearances for the Partenopeans, the Super Eagles strike has registered 78 goals and 18 assists. He has also won the Capocannoniere, becoming the first African player to do so.

Arsenal, Chelsea, and PSG have been heavily linked with Osimhen, but nothing concrete has come up yet. However, in a new development according to IndyKaila, Arsenal have started making moves.

The North Londoners have sent some of their officials to Naples to open negotiations with Napoli. The Partenopeans value their man at €120 million. However, the Gunners are looking for a way to cut the price.

Arsenal are looking to make a player plus cash deal involving Gabriel Jesus. But it is unlikely that Napoli will accept the deal because the club President Aurelio De Laurentiis is a very shrewd businessman.

Moreover, Jesus struggled with Arsenal last season, and Napoli would prefer someone younger almost as lethal as Osimhen in front of goal.

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