Victor Osimhen to Arsenal transfer latest: Gunners 'leading race', player's stance, £84m price

Napoli star Victor Osimhen is one striker that continues to be linked with a high-profile transfer to Arsenal. The Nigeria international has enjoyed an extremely productive campaign with the Italian side, netting 16 goals in just 21 starts this term. Mikel Arteta's side are in desperate need of at least one striker this summer after allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Barcelona during the January transfer window.

Fellow frontmen Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are also both into the final three months of their contracts with the club, leaving Arteta short of options up front. 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.

Napoli transfer expert Emanuele Cammaroto has reported that the Gunners are very interested in Osimhen, although the Nigerian is said to want to play in the UEFA Champions League with the Serie A giants instead. “The big names of the Premier League are following him and are beginning to come forward,” said Cammaroto ( via Sport Witness ).

“But Napoli’s idea is to keep the Nigerian centre forward at least for another season unless there are significant proposals. At the moment, Arsenal has come forward and has sounded out the player’s entourage.

“Osimhen has registered the interest of the Gunners, and it seems that he has been flattered by the proposal. But he doesn’t consider Arsenal a first choice for his career. The former Lille player wants to play in the Champions League with Napoli, and then he will choose his future.”

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