Napoli eye two Arsenal players in Osimhen swap deal
NigerianwatchAlthough the 25-year-old is generating a lot of interest throughout Europe, particularly in the Premier League, Napoli's financial demands may make it difficult for him to leave the club.
According to a recent Sportsmole report, Chelsea is ready to abandon their pursuit of the striker due to the West London club's refusal to pay the €130 million release clause.
Arsenal is thought to be among Osimhen's suitors, and they could persuade Napoli to lower their asking price if they provide players in exchange. reports that Napoli is willing to transfer Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen to Arsenal in exchange for Takehiro Tomiyasu and Emile Smith Rowe.
Despite having two years left on his contract, Osimhen is still rumored to be leaving Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The Nigerian international has already cemented his place in Napoli history, scoring 26 goals in 33 appearances during the 2022-2023 season to lead the club to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
Despite Napoli's severe drop-off last season, Osimhen finished the Serie A campaign with a respectable 15 goals.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal might use defender Tomiyasu and attacker Smith Rowe in a swap deal for Osimhen.
According to the source, Napoli is interested in Tomiyasu and Smith Rowe, and signing them might provide Mikel Arteta with an opportunity to recruit a top-tier striker in Osimhen.
While Arsenal will be eager to add someone of his caliber, it is unclear whether they will allow Tomiyasu to depart the club.
The Japan international has shown to be a valuable member of the Arsenal side, having been deployed throughout the back four since joining from Bologna in 2021.
According to the source, Napoli is interested in Tomiyasu and Smith Rowe, and signing them might provide Mikel Arteta with an opportunity to recruit a top-tier striker in Osimhen.
While Arsenal will be eager to add someone of his caliber, it is unclear whether they will allow Tomiyasu to depart the club.
The Japan international has shown to be a valuable member of the Arsenal side, having been deployed throughout the back four since joining from Bologna in 2021.
Tomiyasu scored two goals in 30 competitive appearances during the 2023/24 season, despite suffering from injury.
The versatile defender has two years left on his contract, which can be extended by another year.
In contrast to Tomiyasu, Arsenal is willing to trade Smith Rowe this summer after the academy product made only 13 Premier League appearances last season.
The versatile defender has two years left on his contract, which can be extended by another year.
In contrast to Tomiyasu, Arsenal is willing to trade Smith Rowe this summer after the academy product made only 13 Premier League appearances last season.
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