Transfer: Arsenal are looking at other strikers – Fabrizio Romano rules out Osimhen

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has claimed Arsenal are not looking to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli this summer.

Osimhen is widely expected to be on the move at the end of this season.

And the Super Eagles striker has been linked with Arsenal among several other clubs.

Romano however hinted that the huge amount of money around Osimhen will be a huge stumbling block to the transfer.

“I’ve had some fans asking me about reports in Italy suggesting that Arsenal have cooled their interest in Victor Osimhen because he could be too expensive, or that they are concerned about entering into difficult and lengthy negotiations with Napoli,” he said in his daily briefing.

“Osimhen has always been appreciated, but many clubs are cautious now waiting to understand the salary/commission package, as there’s already a very expensive release clause to take into consideration.

“This is why Arsenal are looking at other strikers, including Viktor Gyokeres, who remains on their shortlist.”

Arsenal’s London rivals, Chelsea and Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in Osimhen.