Victor Osimhen could ruin TWO Arsenal transfers

Tom Weber

• Updated: 8 Apr 2024 16:17 BST
• 4 min read

Napoli are eyeing a Feyenoord duo for their post-Victor Osimhen rebuild, according to Italian media.

The reigning Serie A champions are beginning to plan for life after Osimhen. The Nigerian sharpshooter is expected to depart Italy in the summer after firing the club to their first Scudetto in 33 years last season.

The 25-year-old has a €130 million release clause in his contract, so he won't come cheap and there will only be a handful of sides able to afford him in the upcoming transfer window, but it is nevertheless thought that he won't be a Napoli player next season.

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The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd have all been linked with a move for Osimhen, but it appears that the battle for his signature will ultimately come down to the Blues and French giants PSG, who have earmarked the Nigerian as Kylian Mbappe's heir.

Man Utd, it seems, will focus their attention on someone like Ivan Toney, while Arsenal's top target is Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP star isn't the only striker the Gunners are looking at, though, and he too won't be cheap. One potential alternative to the Swede could be Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez, who was previously linked with the Gunners.

Osimhen could ruin two Arsenal deals

The problem is that Napoli are also looking at the Mexican and he has been pinpointed as a viable replacement for Osimhen. Moreover, according to Calciomercato, the Italian giants are also keeping tabs on Gunners target Quinten Timber.

The hype surrounding Gimenez has subsided a fair bit in recent months after a red-hot start to the season. The striker's goals have dried up and this was again evident against Ajax at the weekend.

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Though Feyenoord annihilated their hated rivals 6-0 in De Klassieker - and Gimenez put in a good performance - the 22-year-old blanked for the fourth game running.

Despite this, Gimenez remains a sought-after commodity as does teammate Timber, the brother of Arsenal's Jurrien. The Gunners are said to be keeping tabs on the midfielder along with north London adversaries Tottenham.

The 22-year-old has been one of Feyenoord's standout performers this term and this has now attracted the attention of Napoli. The Osimhen money could be used to sign the Dutchman and Gimenez, potentially ruining two Arsenal deals.