Victor Osimhen to Arsenal transfer latest: Gunners 'leading race', £84m price tag, Man Utd twist

Arsenal are keen to sign a striker this summer and Napoli's Victor Osimhen is one name that is continuously linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Despite joining the Serie A giants less than two years ago, Osimhen has consistently been linked with a move away from the Italian outfit in recent times. The Nigerian international has enjoyed a productive 2021/22 campaign, netting 16 goals in just 21 starts this term.

The Gunners desperately need to sign at least one forward in the summer months after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the club at the end of January whilst Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are both into the final three months of their contracts with the club. With that in mind, has taken a look at all the latest news relating to a potential transfer for Osimhen ahead of the summer window.

Italian outlet Gazzetta Dello Sport have reported that the Gunners have 'set their sights’ on the Nigerian frontman whilst technical director Edu and Co are said to be leading the pack at this moment in time.

A host of Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Chelsea all previously linked with a summer move.

Corriere dello Sport journalist Antonio Giordano has reported that the player would turn down a move to Arsenal if Manchester United came knocking. Speaking about Osimhen, via TEAMtalk , Giordano said: “Arsenal never stopped following him and, surprisingly, Manchester United. In the personal imagination of a 23-year-old player, United are a temptation and if the Red Devils reach certain figures, history teaches us those certain operations must be done.”

As per Caughtoffside, Osimhen isn't the only Napoli man on Arsenal's radar as the north