Arsenal are interested in signing Napoli striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The former Sky Sports Italy journalist claims that the Nigerian has signed a contract extension with the Serie A club, and a release clause between €130 and €140 million has been included in the deal.
Arsenal could do with a prolific striker next month to bolster their chances of winning the title, but Napoli are not selling Osimhen in January, and suitors will have to wait until the summer to have a chance of signing him, provided they meet his release clause.
“The expectation is for Victor Osimhen to have very good chances to leave Napoli in 2024 – not in January – to leave in the summer,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.
“The new deal will include a release clause in the region of €130m-€140m.
“The interest from Chelsea and Arsenal for the summer remains, let us see if other clubs will join the race too.”