The 25-year-old, currently representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations, has gained recognition as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers following his 31-goal contribution for Napoli last season. His stellar performances played a pivotal role in Napoli clinching the Serie A title after a thirty-three-year gap. This has attracted interest from teams such as Arsenal and Chelsea this month.
While Mauricio Pochettino eyes Osimhen as a potential catalyst for a turnaround at Chelsea, Mikel Arteta is keen on securing a top-tier forward for Arsenal to alleviate the strain on Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah. Both London clubs are closely monitoring Brentford’s Ivan Toney as they explore offensive additions to bolster their chances in the second half of the season.
Osimhen, a Nigerian international, expressed contentment with life in Naples, stating his happiness with the president and a strong relationship with him and his family. Despite current satisfaction, he didn’t completely rule out the prospect of a move to England in the future, emphasizing his focus on current professional goals.
Osimhen has netted seven goals in 13 league games this season, contributing to Napoli’s defense of the Scudetto in seventh position. He recently scored for Nigeria in their opening AFCON match against Equatorial Guinea, helping secure a 1-1 draw in Group A.
