Arsenal are preparing to part ways with four key players this summer as they look to strengthen their attacking options and make a bid for Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen.
With the Gunners set to finish second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure to address the team’s lack of a clinical striker — a factor many believe has prevented Arsenal from securing the league title.
The North London club has been strongly linked with a number of top-tier strikers, including Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and of course, Osimhen.
Other names on their radar include Manchester City’s Liam Delap, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez.
According to a source, Arteta is willing to offload four players in order to raise funds for a summer striker signing. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jorginho, Thomas Partey, and Kieran Tierney are all expected to leave the Emirates in the upcoming transfer window, with Arsenal eager to generate a significant “transfer war chest” for their manager.
These departures will not only create space in the squad but will also free up a substantial amount of wages — approximately £500,000 per week.
This money could go a long way in securing the high wages that any of the strikers Arsenal are targeting will likely demand.
The Gunners have seen a notable improvement in recent seasons under Arteta, and with the right signing in the forward line, they believe they could take the next step in their pursuit of major trophies.
While their attack has been strong this season, a lack of a consistent, world-class goalscorer has been a critical talking point.
Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international who has been a standout performer for Napoli, is seen as a player capable of addressing this issue.
With his impressive goal tally in Serie A and his physical presence, Osimhen could be the key to Arsenal’s aspirations of challenging for the Premier League title and progressing further in European competitions.
As the summer window approaches, it’s clear that Arsenal are planning significant changes to bolster their squad and ensure they can finally break their title drought.
Whether Osimhen will be the man to lead their attack remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — Arteta and Arsenal’s hierarchy are ready to make bold moves in the market.
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