Arsenal, Man Utd, And Newcastle Set For Summer Transfer Battle To Sign Victor Osimhen

Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer.

The Nigerian’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2025 but he has told his representatives he won’t make a decision on his future until the end of this season.

Osimhen has been in amazing form for Napoli this term, netting 13 goals in 17 matches.

The 24-year-old’s has helped Luciano Spaletti’s side top their Champions League group and they sit in first place in the domestic league, nine points clear of AC Milan in second. Osimhen is also well out in front in the Serie A golden boot race.

The Nigerian is wanted by the Premier League trio but a deal will not happen this month, claim outlet Il Mattino.

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Manchester United could be prepared to spend big on him as they look to fill the void left behind by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manager Erik ten Hag sees buying a striker as a top priority and he has Osimhen down as one of his dream signings.

As for Arsenal, they could spend big on a centre-forward in the summer with Gabriel Jesus set to be out for some time due to a knee problem.

The title challengers will surely be back playing in the Champions League next season and reportedly want Osimhen to bolster their front line.

Newcastle could also make an ambitious move for him, splashing their mega-rich owners’ cash.

The Toon already have Chris Wood, Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak on their books as forward options, so they may have to sell if they did sign Osimhen.