Arsenal begin talks to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

Arsenal have begun talks to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports.

The Gunners are in the market for two new strikers this summer after failing to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window, while Alexandre Lacazette are both out of contract this summer.

The Gunners have already held talks with the agent of Gabriel Jesus and have made the Manchester City forward one of their priorities for the summer window.

But according to Goal, Arsenal have also made a move to sign Osimhen from Napoli.

The report claims that Arsenal’s technical director Edu has held talks with the striker’s agent in London but the Gunners are aware that it could be difficult to reach an agreement with Napoli.

The Serie A club signed the 23-year-old from Lille in a €81.3 million (£69.5m) deal in 2020 and it’s understood that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis would want a significantly higher fee.

Osimhen has just ended the season with 18 goals in 32 appearances for Napoli. The Nigeria international has scored 24 goals in 51 Serie A games since moving to Italy.

Goal’s report also claims that Arsenal have also made contacts with Richarlison’s representatives to discuss a potential deal this summer.

The Brazilian played a key role in helping Everton avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, with six goals in his final 10 appearances.

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Speaking last week, De Laurentiis conceded that Napoli will not stand in a player’s way if they want to leave, including Osimhen and