Record FA Cup winners set to open transfer talks with Victor Osimhen

Record FA Cup winners, Arsenal, are set to open transfer talks with Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old, on loan from Napoli, has scored 22 goals and provided five assists in 28 games across all competitions for Galatasaray this season.

As per Caught Offside, Arsenal are planning to meet with Osimhen‘s agents ahead of a potential summer transfer window move for the player.

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According to the report, sources with a close understanding of the situation have made it clear that Arsenal are exploring Osimhen as an option up front this summer.

Despite his temporary move to Turkey, Osimhen remains a highly sought-after player, with several clubs like Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Chelsea closely monitoring his performances.

Napoli are reportedly eager to offload him permanently, and his current deal includes a release clause of about €75m, which could facilitate a transfer.

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The Record FA Cup winners are in need of a 20-goal-per-season striker in a bid to compete for the English Premier League title, though it’s felt that Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres remain higher up on the north Londoners’ list for now.

Should Mikel Arteta's side prioritize the Nigerian forward, they'll face stiff competition from other top European teams. Osimhen was strongly targeted by both Chelsea and PSG last year before his surprise loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray.

Osimhen has been a crucial member of Okan Buruk's side this season, helping them remain four points clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig.