Would Arsenal want to compete with their London rivals Chelsea for this €120 million striker? Chelsea is reportedly planning an offer

According to the most recent rumors, Victor Osimhen is presently the top target for Chelsea’s new manager, who is in a rush to bolster his strike force before the 24/25 season starts.

OneFootball on X: "🚨 Victor Osimhen is at the top of Chelsea's January  transfer list, per the Daily Telegraph 🔵 🇳🇬 The 24-year-old has 65 goals  in 112 games for Napoli 🔥

Accоrding tо the repоrts, Chelsea scоuts believe that оsimhen is the ideal prоspect tо head their line fоr the next cоuple оf seasоns, despite the fact that the Blues have been linked tо nearly every prоminent striker this summer.

Over the past two seasons, the Nigerian striker has been among Europe’s top performers. In 108 games for Serie A, Osimhen has amassed 65 goals and 16 assists. His relationship with Napoli may have ended last year, but the club was still able to get him to sign a new contract with a €120 million release clause—the strongest bargaining chip they have at the moment.

€110m striker "has already agreed" summer move - but Chelsea may not have  the funds to be the team in the mix | Chelsea News

Is signing Victor Osimhen for €120 million a real possibility for Chelsea?Few clubs have approached Napoli about signing 25-year-old Victor Osimhen this summer because to the enormous price tag, but Chelsea will not hesitate to spend more than €100 million to get him.

Frank Khalid OBE on X: "I have to admit Victor Osimhen looks good in a  Chelsea kit. https://t.co/qaFH0Sy5xk" / X

Osimhen, a Nigerian striker, should have no trouble settling in to life in England given his two stellar seasons, and the new manager obviously wants to get someone who can make an immediate effect.

In 25 league games last season, he managed to score 15 goals on 41 shots, giving him an impressive xG of 15.40.

LDN on X: "Victor Osimhen is at the top of Chelsea's list for a striker  this summer… ✓ https://t.co/UBGA8jlZLh" / X

Since taking over, Todd Boehly has wasted no money, but rumors have it that Napoli would be willing to accept a slightly reduced transfer fee. If someone makes a serious offer, they can drop their demands because they know that not many teams can invest €120 million.

Is Arsenal going to contend with Chelsea for this transfer window?Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Arsenal, along with several other clubs, have shown a strong interest in the forward. However, next season, Arsenal will likely start Viktor Gyokeres up front.

The 26-year-old Gyokeres Victor Osimhen has a release clause of €100 million and had a fantastic season with Sporting CP. Arsenal isn’t going to compete their London rivals for Gyokeres’ services because of his lower pay demands compared to the Napoli man, even though €20 million won’t make much of a difference for the club.

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