Victor Osimhen to Arsenal? Nigerian star gives intriguing response to transfer links
Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen has refused to close the door on a Premier League move as Arsenal reportedly explore the possibility of signing the Galatasaray man.
Victor Osimhen has given Arsenal encouragement in their pursuit of a new attacking option after refusing to rule out a move away from Galatasaray amid fresh transfer speculation.
The Nigeria international’s availability has reportedly been discussed between Arsenal and the Turkish champions during wider negotiations involving Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, with reports suggesting the Gunners could face a fee of around £58 million for the striker.
Osimhen was asked about the latest rumours after Galatasaray’s opening league fixture but offered no commitment over his future, instead stressing that his attention remains on his current responsibilities.
“There are always rumours in transfer seasons,” he said, adding that he would concentrate on his work before considering what comes next.
The response is unlikely to end the speculation, particularly with Arsenal still searching for greater firepower after missing out on other attacking targets.
The Gunners have already completed a major midfield addition by signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for a reported £75 million, but Mikel Arteta’s squad could still undergo further changes before the transfer window closes.
Osimhen’s potential arrival would represent a significant statement of intent, given his goalscoring record and previous experience in Serie A and the Champions League.
However, Arsenal’s interest remains at the discussion stage rather than a completed transfer, while Galatasaray’s position could prove decisive.
Reports have indicated that the Turkish club have already rejected a huge offer for Osimhen from Saudi Arabia, underlining the difficulty of persuading them to sell their star forward.
For now, Osimhen’s measured response keeps the possibility alive without confirming that a move to the Emirates is imminent.
