Osimhen’s Transfer Options Dwindle As Premier League Coach Rules Out Signing Nigerian

Osimhen’s Transfer Options Dwindle As Premier League Coach Rules Out Signing Nigerian

  • The immediate future of Victor Osimhen continues to be clouded in doubt as the summer transfer window nears its end
  • The forward's tenure with Napoli is almost certainly coming to an end, with the Italian club reportedly reaching an agreement for a new striker
  • Amid the 25-year-old's search for a new club, a Premier League manager has ruled out the possibility of signing the Nigerian

Victor Osimhen's departure from Napoli seems all but certain, yet the question of which club he will join remains unanswered.

The Nigerian forward has been linked with several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal.

However, none of these clubs have successfully secured a transfer for Osimhen, largely due to the substantial release clause in his contract.

Victor Osimhen is expected to complete a transfer from Napoli.
Victor Osimhen reacts with disappointment during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024. Image: Photo Agency.
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Speculation about the 25-year-old staying at Napoli this season had resurfaced, but recent developments—most notably Chelsea's agreement with Romelu Lukaku, as reported by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano—suggest that this option may no longer be viable.

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However, a Premier League manager has ruled out the possibility of signing the dynamic striker, further narrowing Osimhen's potential destinations.

Premier League manager rules out signing of Osimhen

In a pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa, coach Mikel Arteta subtly dismissed the possibility of signing Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen or Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres.

"A new number 9? It's not something we're considering because we already have some great strikers," Arteta stated, as reported by Calcio News.
"We fully trust our players. We want to improve, but we'll do so with the players we already have."

Arsenal has been quietly linked with Osimhen, particularly given their lack of a definitive striker going into the new campaign.

However, it seems that Osimhen's potential move away from Napoli is primarily focused on Chelsea, as Paris Saint-Germain has also remained silent on the prospect of signing the Nigerian forward.

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Napoli chief speaks on Osimhen’s future

Briefly News in another report detailed that Napoli chief, Giovanni Manna, has provided an update on Osimhen’s future.

The club director explained that the situation involving the Nigerian forward is currently at an impasse, with both parties working diligently to find a solution as the new season gets underway.

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Viginia Akinyi (sports editor) Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.akinyi@briefly.co.za