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[Agbe]

If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

LoLz. But that is truth. Mikel Obi was also working seriously for Victor Osimhen to enter Chelsea but what he was asking for was on the high side if not Obi was eager for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea. I don't think Obi will make such move this season again. And as you said I will prefer Victor Osimhen to join another team than Arsenal.

[Mayor of ogba]

LoLz. But that is truth. Mikel Obi was also working seriously for Victor Osimhen to enter Chelsea but what he was asking for was on the high side if not Obi was eager for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea. I don't think Obi will make such move this season again. And as you said I will prefer Victor Osimhen to join another team than Arsenal.

Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are the only two strikers that are better than Victor Osimhen, and I think Chelsea would have accepted to pay Victor Osimhen what he was asking for because he worth it. Chelsea wouldn't have find themselves in the situation they are right now if they had agreed to Victor Osimhen's terms.

[Obim34]

Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are the only two strikers that are better than Victor Osimhen, and I think Chelsea would have accepted to pay Victor Osimhen what he was asking for because he worth it. Chelsea wouldn't have find themselves in the situation they are right now if they had agreed to Victor Osimhen's terms.

I can agree that Harry Kane is better than Osimhen and Haaland, but Haaland hasn't convinced me that he is better than Osimhen, both players use the same pattern of striking, Osimhen can score likewise when in the same position as Haaland.

This season Chelsea didn't create lots of chances like the season Jackson was the striker, with Osimhen joining Chelsea, I think it would have given them the motivation to take more crosses in the box than they've done through the season.

[Nightwatchmare]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.
Check here

In the last transfer window, Victor Osimhen was linked to plenty of big teams in different leagues but no big team could meet Victor Osimhen personal term or Napoli clause on Victor Osimhen, it was Galatasaray that finally got hold of Victor Osimhen. This one we are seeing news of Victor Osimhen being linked to Arsenal when the transfer window is not yet opened, i hope Victor Osimhen securing a big move will not be like the one we saw in the last transfer window. Arsenal is big team, but a striker as good as Victor Osimhen is what they are missing. If Arsenal will be able to sign Victor Osimhen there problem will be solved for good and they could win the league title next season.

[Jegileman]

Arsenal would have signed Victor Osimhen last season from Napoli when Victor Osimhen was looking for a club that would sign him so that he could revive his career but Arsenal rejected him because they believed Gyokeres was a better striker and would score more goals than Victor Osimhen but now that Gyokeres couldn't give Arsenal what they were expecting from him they want to go for Victor Osimhen. If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

It still depends though, if Victory Osimehn is still looking to make big name for his career, he’ll probably move to continue playing in the premier league instead of staying in Galatasaray or move to the Saudi pro league which everyone believes it is dominated by interest for money of the players and not to build a football career there. The choice is left for Victor Osimehn to make now. One thing I know is that if Victor Osimehn still maintain this good form in the next two seasons, he’ll not want to retire without having to play in the World Cup for Nigeria, that seems to be one of his greatest dreams as a footballer which he’s yet to achieve.

[Hyphen(-)]

Arsenal would have signed Victor Osimhen last season from Napoli when Victor Osimhen was looking for a club that would sign him so that he could revive his career but Arsenal rejected him because they believed Gyokeres was a better striker and would score more goals than Victor Osimhen but now that Gyokeres couldn't give Arsenal what they were expecting from him they want to go for Victor Osimhen. If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

His pattern of playing diggers from Arsenal’s style of play, and I think he also will not join Arsenal as he prefer Chelsea over Arsenal; so when they didn’t go for him, he now went back to where he is now; Arsenal is never in fault for not signing him.

However, I don’t expect Osimhen to accept the offer either, unless if he is keen to play in the premier league because Arsenal have Gyokeres now, they will surely not want to go for striker again until they sell Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

Furthermore, I was seeing some news back the. About Arsenal’s interest in signing Julian Alvarez, I think they will prefer him than Osimhen especially as Arsenal’s counter attack is not working, they still rely on wingers which are not good enough to lead the team. Odegard need to be completely replaced before Arsenal’s striker will function.

[DiMarxist]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.
Check here

In the last transfer window, Victor Osimhen was linked to plenty of big teams in different leagues but no big team could meet Victor Osimhen personal term or Napoli clause on Victor Osimhen, it was Galatasaray that finally got hold of Victor Osimhen. This one we are seeing news of Victor Osimhen being linked to Arsenal when the transfer window is not yet opened, i hope Victor Osimhen securing a big move will not be like the one we saw in the last transfer window. Arsenal is big team, but a striker as good as Victor Osimhen is what they are missing. If Arsenal will be able to sign Victor Osimhen there problem will be solved for good and they could win the league title next season.

I just hope that this news is true because after seeing Oshimen a player like Oshimen without a big club last season with all the clubs that, were Linked to him. Galatasary doesn't fit the status of Oshimen, Arsenal should be more serious and intentional about this move if they are to sign Oshimen. If this move comes to the light of the day then the Arsenal striking force will be one of the best when it comes to England.

[Solodoski]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.
Check here

The news is actually true. Arsenal's sporting director was spotted at Turkey during the  Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe match that was held last week. Report says he had a friendly meeting with the owner of the club on Victor Osimhen move to Arsenal.

Victor will be a good striker for Arsenal as he has the quality Arteta is looking for. A striker that can score goals with his head, win aerial duel and score with feet.

[Crytohillss]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.

But I still see it with a bit of a caution for now , Oshimhen is definitely a good striker and he fits what Arsenal is lacking physical good in the heading on air, but deals like this  one Arsenal can never be straight forward to sign him if Arteta can really pull him off from the club he is now I think that we be a good signing for the Gunners.

[Youngrebel]

But I still see it with a bit of a caution for now , Oshimhen is definitely a good striker and he fits what Arsenal is lacking physical good in the heading on air, but deals like this  one Arsenal can never be straight forward to sign him if Arteta can really pull him off from the club he is now I think that we be a good signing for the Gunners.

Victor Osimhen is exactly the kind of striker Arsenal have been missing the strong, aggressive, dominant in the air, and always attacking the box. But like you said, transfers like this are rarely straightforward. First, there is the club situation. Whether it is Napoli or wherever he is currently tied, they won’t let a player of that quality go easily or cheaply. The fee alone could be massive, and Arsenal also have to think about wage structure and financial balance.

[Spaceman1000$]

If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

LoLz. But that is truth. Mikel Obi was also working seriously for Victor Osimhen to enter Chelsea but what he was asking for was on the high side if not Obi was eager for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea. I don't think Obi will make such move this season again. And as you said I will prefer Victor Osimhen to join another team than Arsenal.

Chelsea were not serious with their biding for Victor Osimhen, it was rumoured that Chelsea wanted to give him pay cut, for player that was already an African best player. He won the Italian league with one if highest goals. I believe Chelsea would have done better if really they wanted him. Galatasaray that knows his worth even went as far as paying what they have with an option for instalment for the remaining.

[Agbe]

Chelsea were not serious with their biding for Victor Osimhen, it was rumoured that Chelsea wanted to give him pay cut, for player that was already an African best player. He won the Italian league with one if highest goals. I believe Chelsea would have done better if really they wanted him. Galatasaray that knows his worth even went as far as paying what they have with an option for instalment for the remaining.

Really as you said, Chelsea was not serious to take Victor Osimhen to the team. Victor Osimhen and Palmer, Chelsea would have been a super team in this season but their were stingy to spend and this were they found themselves. Now there is an another opportunity for any of the team to take the super star but but they would feel reluctant. Let's see how Arsenal news of taking him will be.

[Lida93]

If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

LoLz. But that is truth. Mikel Obi was also working seriously for Victor Osimhen to enter Chelsea but what he was asking for was on the high side if not Obi was eager for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea. I don't think Obi will make such move this season again. And as you said I will prefer Victor Osimhen to join another team than Arsenal.

He should go to Arsenal or Barcelona, Turkey isn't that good a destination for him at this time of his career, he needs a club that would give him the platform to compete at the highest level. Galatasaray can't afford him with such opportunity so he has to move. Chelsea messed up when handed the opportunity to have his signature, they claimed he was asking for higher wages, an amount they wouldn't hesitate to pay some underrated English players. Maybe a move to either Barcelona, Arsenal or any other elite club in Europe would help return Victor to the Ballon Dor nominations he got while playing for Napoli.

[Fiatless]

He should go to Arsenal or Barcelona, Turkey isn't that good a destination for him at this time of his career, he needs a club that would give him the platform to compete at the highest level. Galatasaray can't afford him with such opportunity so he has to move. Chelsea messed up when handed the opportunity to have his signature, they claimed he was asking for higher wages, an amount they wouldn't hesitate to pay some underrated English players. Maybe a move to either Barcelona, Arsenal or any other elite club in Europe would help return Victor to the Ballon Dor nominations he got while playing for Napoli.

I am wondering which level of football you think Galastataray would not allow Osimhen to compete. All things being equal, they will win the Turkish League and qualify automatically for the UCL. The Champions League is the hallmark of European football. What you should say is that Victor would not have higher chances of winning a continental competition in Turkey. We saw how Liverpool dealt with Galatasaray. You are right, moving to an elite club would also give him more opportunities to win prestigious awards.

[Dunamisx]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.
Check here

In the last transfer window, Victor Osimhen was linked to plenty of big teams in different leagues but no big team could meet Victor Osimhen personal term or Napoli clause on Victor Osimhen, it was Galatasaray that finally got hold of Victor Osimhen. This one we are seeing news of Victor Osimhen being linked to Arsenal when the transfer window is not yet opened, i hope Victor Osimhen securing a big move will not be like the one we saw in the last transfer window. Arsenal is big team, but a striker as good as Victor Osimhen is what they are missing. If Arsenal will be able to sign Victor Osimhen there problem will be solved for good and they could win the league title next season.

For now let's keep watching and see how it goes until the transfer window opens up and we see if truly Victor Osimhen will go for Arsenal or any other team than me meet up with his conditions that you may also stated, but I doubt if Arsenal will be able to afford taking or meeting up with his conditions, do we can't fully predict until he also show his interest on the team he wish to go for when the time comes, well for now everything is still based on speculations and there is a probability that things may not go the way we are hearing them for now.

[Salahmu]

Arsenal would have signed Victor Osimhen last season from Napoli when Victor Osimhen was looking for a club that would sign him so that he could revive his career but Arsenal rejected him because they believed Gyokeres was a better striker and would score more goals than Victor Osimhen but now that Gyokeres couldn't give Arsenal what they were expecting from him they want to go for Victor Osimhen. If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

I no that Arsenal rejection to Victor Osimhen was why you don't want Osimhen anywhere near Arsenal but however there was no how Arsenal could have signed them both so it doesn't mean Osimhen should get angry of saying no if they come back to sign him. He would have gotten a club in Saudi Arabia if he had wanted that league but Arsenal is a way of touring round the big leagues for him because if he goes to Arsenal and remained a key to there forward he will not even stay long and some other teams more than Arsenal will start there move on him, so don't hate Arsenal for there actions then but like them for the impact they would give the striker.

[Finebone]

Arsenal has made a first mov to sign Victor Osimhen. If successful, it will help them in next season. And this will make him to come to Premier League. I first saw the news on social media and when I checked on Google, I saw it again.
Check here

The news is actually true. Arsenal's sporting director was spotted at Turkey during the  Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe match that was held last week. Report says he had a friendly meeting with the owner of the club on Victor Osimhen move to Arsenal.

Victor will be a good striker for Arsenal as he has the quality Arteta is looking for. A striker that can score goals with his head, win aerial duel and score with feet.

If they can secure this particular deal, it's going to be a very big win for this arsenal team, because he is going to be an upgrade to their current options, but the problem they are going to face is from Galatasaray.
I don't think that this deal will be possible during the summer transfer window because this player and Galatasaray are committed to each other, and the bond he has with the fans, he wouldn't want to seek a move away from the club yet since the fans have won his heart over. Though nothing is impossible in football but their will be a big problem at Istanbul if the hierarchy of Galatasaray sanctioned this move this summer, because he is the fans favourite, and we knows how passionate the Galatasaray fans can be. So I believe that the love Victor osimhen has been shown by the fans of Galatasaray would be enough for him to want to stay put because of them.

[snipie]

If they can secure this particular deal, it's going to be a very big win for this arsenal team, because he is going to be an upgrade to their current options, but the problem they are going to face is from Galatasaray.

Arsenal sporting director was in Istanbul to see the match, to have some talks with Galatasaray officials and to monitor Victor Osimhen but also Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir and their attacking midfielder Baris Alper Yilmaz. If it was for only Osimhen we would be pretty much sure about his movement.
I believe Arsenal got a clear message about what should be done in terms of picking an expert level player in the attack line, especially when they see themselves at the point of losing the Premier League title.

[Kelward]

Arsenal would have signed Victor Osimhen last season from Napoli when Victor Osimhen was looking for a club that would sign him so that he could revive his career but Arsenal rejected him because they believed Gyokeres was a better striker and would score more goals than Victor Osimhen but now that Gyokeres couldn't give Arsenal what they were expecting from him they want to go for Victor Osimhen. If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

I no that Arsenal rejection to Victor Osimhen was why you don't want Osimhen anywhere near Arsenal but however there was no how Arsenal could have signed them both so it doesn't mean Osimhen should get angry of saying no if they come back to sign him. He would have gotten a club in Saudi Arabia if he had wanted that league but Arsenal is a way of touring round the big leagues for him because if he goes to Arsenal and remained a key to there forward he will not even stay long and some other teams more than Arsenal will start there move on him, so don't hate Arsenal for there actions then but like them for the impact they would give the striker.

When it comes to business matters there is no need to be sentimental about deals that didn't go well initially, a team that rejected you and are later coming for you means that they have realized your worth and if you feel that being with them is a better option for then you have to let bygone be bygone. In business and politics what is constant is interest and you will go to where is more favorable to you even if you were rejected there before or if you rejected them because tomorrow you can still decide to move on after expiration of your contract. I know that Osimhen, is very comfortable in Galatasaray but he has to move on if he gets a better offer because that is the nature of their work and if Arsenal, is his best choice he should go and prove himself there.

[letteredhub]

If I were Victor Osimhen, I will never accept to play for Arsenal, I will rather stay at Galatasaray than playing for Arsenal and if I want to leave Galatasaray to another club I will sign for any Saudi club where I can earn a lot of money.

LoLz. But that is truth. Mikel Obi was also working seriously for Victor Osimhen to enter Chelsea but what he was asking for was on the high side if not Obi was eager for Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea. I don't think Obi will make such move this season again. And as you said I will prefer Victor Osimhen to join another team than Arsenal.

Well, I think Mikel Obi would pass for a weak football agent if he couldn't convince the Chelsea board members to meet the asking price of Victor Osimhen, we are talking about one of the best strikers in Europe and you think he was asking for some outrageous amount, well good things don't always come cheap so Osimhen was right to have chosen Galatasaray in place of the English side who couldn't meet his asking price at that moment. Galatasaray may not be able to offer the befitting platform to Osimhen but they were able to pay the price to have him and for me that's very important, it shows how much they value him.