Arsenal have entered into discussions with Galatasaray regarding striker Victor Osimhen. These talks are part of a broader dialogue involving the Turkish club's interest in Arsenal players Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.
The negotiations, which have involved Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, have covered a variety of topics, with Osimhen emerging as a subject of interest.
It remains unclear whether Arsenal initiated the conversation regarding the Nigerian international or if Galatasaray offered the forward as part of the ongoing negotiations. While Arsenal has maintained a long-standing interest in the 27-year-old, he was previously considered secondary to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez on their list of preferred targets.
Alvarez remains the club's primary choice, but his £100m-plus valuation, combined with his apparent desire to move to Barcelona, has forced the Gunners to explore alternatives such as Osimhen.
Osimhen has established himself as one of Europe's most prolific forwards. During his time at Galatasaray, he recorded 22 goals and eight assists, helping the club secure the league title. This followed his successful stint at Napoli, where he played a pivotal role in the team winning their first Scudetto after a 33-year wait.
Viewed as a physically dominant player and a world-class aerial threat, some analysts suggest that if Mikel Arteta can manage his aggressive playing style, he could be the ideal centre-forward for the Gunners' Premier League title defense.
The situation is further complicated by interest from Tottenham Hotspur, who are also looking to bolster their attacking options, potentially creating a rivalry between the north London clubs for the striker's signature. Furthermore, Arsenal continues to monitor Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.
Despite Arsenal's attempts to negotiate a lower fee, the Europa League champions are holding firm on their £60m asking price. While Konsa is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal, he is unlikely to force an exit from his current club.
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