The reputable Arsenal website, The Daily Cannon, disclosed an exclusive piece of information from @MoArsenal86, a prominent figure in Arsenal’s social media community.
As per the exclusive report, it’s anticipated that Osimhen will join Arsenal by the end of the current season. Furthermore, there’s a possibility of Gabriel Jesus moving to Napoli as part of the agreement to replace the Nigerian striker.
While verifying the accuracy of this report is challenging, Osimhen’s future at Napoli seems uncertain. Although Napoli plans to extend his contract for a year with a release clause ranging from €130 million to €140 million, his current contract expires in 2025.
This season, the 24-year-old had various issues within the team, including a conflict with former manager Rudi Garcia and a highly publicized incident involving a TikTok controversy.
In September, Osimhen was upset by a Napoli TikTok video mocking his missed penalty, which was subsequently taken down. He had also taken offense previously when compared to a coconut in another TikTok video.
At the end of the current campaign, Napoli might consider selling Osimhen to Arsenal, but there’s also potential interest from Chelsea.
Similar to Arsenal, Chelsea aims to secure a top striker in 2024, with Osimhen among their preferred choices.
Osimhen’s performance for Napoli in the 2022–2023 season was impressive, making 39 appearances in various competitions and scoring an outstanding 31 goals.
He emerged as the leading scorer in Serie A with 26 goals, contributing significantly to Napoli’s first Scud
