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[Mr Reporter]

But what I agree with you is Victor osimhen leaving Galatasaray, it's not going to happen just yet because the player loves the club and due to how important he is to the club, they wouldn't want to listen to offers for him just yet.

There's John Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba his idol constantly pushing him to go the Chelsea way. And that should have happened if they still had Abramovich as the owner of the club.
He'd rather move to another club, and it will not be Arsenal. Arsenal fans all said he had attitude issues when he had a fall out with Finidi George last year,  all of a sudden they want him back?! Lol!

You don't have to check the opinions of fans when giving your opinion about where you think will be perfect for Victor Osimhen if he had to leave his current club for a promising one. If Arsenal is actually serious about buying victor to play for them, they'll do everything that will help them to make this move a real deal that will attract Osimhen to join Arsenal.

You are very much correct the Victor Osimhen i no very well is a kind of guy who is more interested and people are trying very thing in their best powers to buy victor over but Arsenal are not that interested in him from my own opinion Victor is a big star which ever other wants to be at same team with..well my no opinion i think more like stronger players every where he goes and I have noticed he should not be picker to most other club who are not already to buy him..

[Spaceman1000$]

Can it be possible for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies because Osimhen joined Arsenal? I am thinking of the possibility of this happening as we know a single player can't win the whole matches of a team, without it being a collective effort of the players and how the coach structures the team.

Osimhen will no doubt strengthen the Arsenal team, not for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies, which we already know how Arsenal struggles to win a trophy at the end of the season(they disappoint many times). Let them lift the Premier League trophy, that's the main concern of everyone

Yes they can, once Pep leaves Manchester City, while Manchester City will be trying to cope under the new management, for the first season, Arsenal has to win the trophy, addition of Osimhen to their squad is a big upgrade, increasing the chances of winning the Premier League, Manchester United will also be a contender, looking at their strength.

Osimhen in Arsenal will be a great move, all the headers will go to him, Osimhen will become a potential threat on air balls, taking all attention on him and giving his teammates chances to win balls.

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

[Solodoski]

Can it be possible for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies because Osimhen joined Arsenal? I am thinking of the possibility of this happening as we know a single player can't win the whole matches of a team, without it being a collective effort of the players and how the coach structures the team.

Osimhen will no doubt strengthen the Arsenal team, not for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies, which we already know how Arsenal struggles to win a trophy at the end of the season(they disappoint many times). Let them lift the Premier League trophy, that's the main concern of everyone

Yes they can, once Pep leaves Manchester City, while Manchester City will be trying to cope under the new management, for the first season, Arsenal has to win the trophy, addition of Osimhen to their squad is a big upgrade, increasing the chances of winning the Premier League, Manchester United will also be a contender, looking at their strength.

Osimhen in Arsenal will be a great move, all the headers will go to him, Osimhen will become a potential threat on air balls, taking all attention on him and giving his teammates chances to win balls.

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

That is a huge lie. Arsenal have made large sum of money over the years. Money will not be the reason why Osimhen wont be signed if he is their first choice of striker. Around 4 to 5 player in Arsenal will leave at the end of the season, there will be money to get Osimhen and pay his wages.

Osimhen may also consider to reduce his wages a little bit if that should be a problem. Playing for Arsenal is a big move in his career, he will be well know and recognized if he wins major trophy at Arsenal, he is going to reduce his wages for that dream to come true.

[Sammye3]

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

Arsea is not known for big player signing and that would not change with Victor Osimhen. I have mentioned earlier that Osimhen does not fit the pattern Arsenal play and might not thrive in Arsenal. Both Gyokeres and Osimhen are hustlers on the pitch and have almost the same pattern of play. It would be waste of resources especially signing another ststriker, because Victor deserves better.

[Nightwatchmare]

But what I agree with you is Victor osimhen leaving Galatasaray, it's not going to happen just yet because the player loves the club and due to how important he is to the club, they wouldn't want to listen to offers for him just yet.

There's John Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba his idol constantly pushing him to go the Chelsea way. And that should have happened if they still had Abramovich as the owner of the club.
He'd rather move to another club, and it will not be Arsenal. Arsenal fans all said he had attitude issues when he had a fall out with Finidi George last year,  all of a sudden they want him back?! Lol!

I heard Chelsea wanted to sign Victor osimhen in the last transfer window but they did not succeed because they could not agree to the amount of money Victor osimhen asked them to pay him. Since Chelsea strikers has failed Chelsea this season, let's see if Chelsea would go for Victor osimhen when the transfer window opens up. If Victor osimhen will leave Galatasaray by the end of the season no-one knows the club that will sign him, but I believe Galatasaray will receive plenty of offers from the top 5 leagues in Europe and and aside Europe, such as Saudi Arabia league.

[Kelward]

But what I agree with you is Victor osimhen leaving Galatasaray, it's not going to happen just yet because the player loves the club and due to how important he is to the club, they wouldn't want to listen to offers for him just yet.

There's John Mikel Obi and Didier Drogba his idol constantly pushing him to go the Chelsea way. And that should have happened if they still had Abramovich as the owner of the club.
He'd rather move to another club, and it will not be Arsenal. Arsenal fans all said he had attitude issues when he had a fall out with Finidi George last year,  all of a sudden they want him back?! Lol!

I heard Chelsea wanted to sign Victor osimhen in the last transfer window but they did not succeed because they could not agree to the amount of money Victor osimhen asked them to pay him. Since Chelsea strikers has failed Chelsea this season, let's see if Chelsea would go for Victor osimhen when the transfer window opens up. If Victor osimhen will leave Galatasaray by the end of the season no-one knows the club that will sign him, but I believe Galatasaray will receive plenty of offers from the top 5 leagues in Europe and and aside Europe, such as Saudi Arabia league.

Last season there were too many speculations about where osihmen's career will swing to, we predicted different top clubs and many of us didn't know that he will remain in Galatasaray, who knows if the same thing would repeat again and he will remain in the Turkish top club for another season, I think Osimhen, likes Galatasaray, and he might surprise all of us and remain in turkey. But I think that he should move to a bigger league and club where he will further prove to the world that he can sustain his talent at the highest level. As he did last year he might surprise his fans by making a decision that will stun all of us by choosing a most unlikely club because we never expected that he will remain in Galatasaray for this season.

[Mayor of ogba]

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

If it were in the era of Arsène Wenger, I would have agree with you that Arsenal aren't ready to spend big money on a player weekly wages. But in the era of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has changed that perspective and they are willing and ready to spend big money on a player weekly wages. Arsenal is ranked among the top 10 richest club in the world, so if Victor Osimhen is their top priority in the summer transfer window they have what it takes to bring him to Emirates Stadium and pay him big money.

[SuperBitMan]

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

If it were in the era of Arsène Wenger, I would have agree with you that Arsenal aren't ready to spend big money on a player weekly wages. But in the era of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has changed that perspective and they are willing and ready to spend big money on a player weekly wages. Arsenal is ranked among the top 10 richest club in the world, so if Victor Osimhen is their top priority in the summer transfer window they have what it takes to bring him to Emirates Stadium and pay him big money.

Yes, you are right. Arsenal has what it takes to bring Victor Osimhen to the club, they can actually pay him very well. If the club he is right now can pay him then Arsenal can actually pay him very well even more than what they are paying him in his recent club which is Galatasaray, the only problem right now is for Victor Osimhen to accept to come to Arsenal and for Galatasaray to also let him go, with the kind of love they have shown him in that club It will be very difficult for him to leave the club and come to Arsenal however let’s see how it goes. If Arsenal proceed to win the Premier league this season and also win the Champions League this season Victor osimhen may decide to come so he can have a chance to lift bigger trophies, I love victor osimhen and I want him to come to Arsenal and perform his wonders.

[Emjay24]

Can it be possible for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies because Osimhen joined Arsenal? I am thinking of the possibility of this happening as we know a single player can't win the whole matches of a team, without it being a collective effort of the players and how the coach structures the team.

Osimhen will no doubt strengthen the Arsenal team, not for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies, which we already know how Arsenal struggles to win a trophy at the end of the season(they disappoint many times). Let them lift the Premier League trophy, that's the main concern of everyone

Yes they can, once Pep leaves Manchester City, while Manchester City will be trying to cope under the new management, for the first season, Arsenal has to win the trophy, addition of Osimhen to their squad is a big upgrade, increasing the chances of winning the Premier League, Manchester United will also be a contender, looking at their strength.

Osimhen in Arsenal will be a great move, all the headers will go to him, Osimhen will become a potential threat on air balls, taking all attention on him and giving his teammates chances to win balls.

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

That is a huge lie. Arsenal have made large sum of money over the years. Money will not be the reason why Osimhen wont be signed if he is their first choice of striker. Around 4 to 5 player in Arsenal will leave at the end of the season, there will be money to get Osimhen and pay his wages.

Osimhen may also consider to reduce his wages a little bit if that should be a problem. Playing for Arsenal is a big move in his career, he will be well know and recognized if he wins major trophy at Arsenal, he is going to reduce his wages for that dream to come true.

If Osimhen plays for Arsenal, it's a very big win for him and he would return to the spotlight back again. Arsenal really needs Osimhen badly since they lack a good striker and Osimhen is the best shot for them now. Reducing wages if possible shouldn't be Osimhen's problem, it is the opportunity that it presents to him that matters. Arsenal needs consistent good performance even though they manage to clinch this trophy this season, they are in need of a good central forward that would deliver consistently for them next season and Osimhen is the best fit for that.

[Ronsbit]

If Osimhen plays for Arsenal, it's a very big win for him and he would return to the spotlight back again. Arsenal really needs Osimhen badly since they lack a good striker and Osimhen is the best shot for them now. Reducing wages if possible shouldn't be Osimhen's problem, it is the opportunity that it presents to him that matters. Arsenal needs consistent good performance even though they manage to clinch this trophy this season, they are in need of a good central forward that would deliver consistently for them next season and Osimhen is the best fit for that.

It is true that Arsenal needs a good striker like Osimhen, but I do not think such news of Arsenal bidding for Osimhen is real because if it were true, official Arsenal would have made it public, letting their fan base and community know about their intentions and move known, which could have gone viral with the internet going agog for such news. Arsenal would have long purchased him, but as far back as they just made a joke of the whole process, 2023 or thereabout, but leaving the player to his own fate, and that really wasn't making any sense. So I do not think Osimhen would be interested in Arsenal if not for the business and money they would likely pay to get him for their team.

[Antotena]

That is a huge lie. Arsenal have made large sum of money over the years. Money will not be the reason why Osimhen wont be signed if he is their first choice of striker. Around 4 to 5 player in Arsenal will leave at the end of the season, there will be money to get Osimhen and pay his wages.

Osimhen may also consider to reduce his wages a little bit if that should be a problem. Playing for Arsenal is a big move in his career, he will be well know and recognized if he wins major trophy at Arsenal, he is going to reduce his wages for that dream to come true.

As much as Osimehn stand to be one of the greatest strikers in the market right now. I don't think Arsenal are going to neglect the players that has brought them this far only to neglect them here, that's not how it work. The way you see him as the best in Galatassaray is the same way Arsenal value their players, it will be so wrong of them to even make him their first choice if they win the Premier League this season and possibly win the Champions League.

Whats even the assurance that makes you think that Galatassaray are going to sell him now. He is too valuable for them, that means if any club is coming to have him, they are going to cough huge amount of money to get him. As far as many English leagues are concerned, I'm not sure if they will want to break their vault for a club like Galatassaray, it's even a financial mistake unless he want to come as a free agent for the club.

[AYOBA]

You are very much correct the Victor Osimhen i no very well is a kind of guy who is more interested and people are trying very thing in their best powers to buy victor over but Arsenal are not that interested in him from my own opinion Victor is a big star which ever other wants to be at same team with..well my no opinion i think more like stronger players every where he goes and I have noticed he should not be picker to most other club who are not already to buy him..

Yeah, everyone knows that Victor Osimhen is a big player in the all Africa, but one thing I’m thinking there is that they might be a reason behind why Arsenal lose their interest on Osimhen that can’t just hate him like that. Because currently now their some of the clubs that have also have interest to sign Osimhen, just because is kind of a player that they like to have in the team and any team successful sign the guy they will really enjoy his playing as best star to his current team; even Galatasary won’t be happy if they lose him at this moment.

[Mayor of ogba]

Yes, you are right. Arsenal has what it takes to bring Victor Osimhen to the club, they can actually pay him very well. If the club he is right now can pay him then Arsenal can actually pay him very well even more than what they are paying him in his recent club which is Galatasaray, the only problem right now is for Victor Osimhen to accept to come to Arsenal and for Galatasaray to also let him go, with the kind of love they have shown him in that club It will be very difficult for him to leave the club and come to Arsenal however let’s see how it goes. If Arsenal proceed to win the Premier league this season and also win the Champions League this season Victor osimhen may decide to come so he can have a chance to lift bigger trophies, I love victor osimhen and I want him to come to Arsenal and perform his wonders.

Since there's no valid news that Arsenal are interested in signing Victor Osimhen, the only problem right now isn't for Victor Osimhen to accept to join Arsenal and for Galatasaray to allow him join Arsenal because Arsenal must first show interest in Victor Osimhen before Victor Osimhen can join Arsenal. So the only problem right now is for Arsenal to show interest in Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window, if that happens Victor Osimhen will gladly accept to join Arsenal and Galatasaray will let him join Arsenal if Arsenal offers them what they can't reject.

[Supreme Donvic]

You are very much correct the Victor Osimhen i no very well is a kind of guy who is more interested and people are trying very thing in their best powers to buy victor over but Arsenal are not that interested in him from my own opinion Victor is a big star which ever other wants to be at same team with..well my no opinion i think more like stronger players every where he goes and I have noticed he should not be picker to most other club who are not already to buy him..

Yeah, everyone knows that Victor Osimhen is a big player in the all Africa, but one thing I’m thinking there is that they might be a reason behind why Arsenal lose their interest on Osimhen that can’t just hate him like that. Because currently now their some of the clubs that have also have interest to sign Osimhen, just because is kind of a player that they like to have in the team and any team successful sign the guy they will really enjoy his playing as best star to his current team; even Galatasary won’t be happy if they lose him at this moment.

When he was in Napoli Arsenal wanted to sign him but the money Napoli was asking was too much and that was the reason why Arsenal did not go ahead with the signing and right now Arsenal wants to go for him again I believe he's the perfect match for Arsenal but I don't think he will be interested in coming to Arsenal since he is doing very well where he is but Arsenal would have been the best option for him he may decide to come but I don't think is next season maybe after this year he may want to go, I believe he wants to play for Galatasaray for some time before going out from the club.
Yes Galatasaray will not be happy if he decide to go to another club and that is why I'm saying that because of the love they have shown him he will remain in Galatasaray through out this year.

[Precious236]

Yes, you are right. Arsenal has what it takes to bring Victor Osimhen to the club, they can actually pay him very well. If the club he is right now can pay him then Arsenal can actually pay him very well even more than what they are paying him in his recent club which is Galatasaray, the only problem right now is for Victor Osimhen to accept to come to Arsenal and for Galatasaray to also let him go, with the kind of love they have shown him in that club It will be very difficult for him to leave the club and come to Arsenal however let’s see how it goes. If Arsenal proceed to win the Premier league this season and also win the Champions League this season Victor osimhen may decide to come so he can have a chance to lift bigger trophies, I love victor osimhen and I want him to come to Arsenal and perform his wonders.

Sometimes it's not always about the money, he rejected n offer from the Saudi league, if it was about more money i think that's where he would have headed but he didn't. Osimhen is currently enjoying his life in Turkey and for people like him, happiness is key. I don't think he will get the kind of treatment his getting from Galatasaray now at Arsenal. The fans can quickly turn against him if things are not really working out for if he faces difficult times in scoring goals. I don't even think Osimhen will want to be in the shoes he left at Napoli.

[Nightwatchmare]

Can it be possible for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies because Osimhen joined Arsenal? I am thinking of the possibility of this happening as we know a single player can't win the whole matches of a team, without it being a collective effort of the players and how the coach structures the team.

Osimhen will no doubt strengthen the Arsenal team, not for Arsenal to win a lot of trophies, which we already know how Arsenal struggles to win a trophy at the end of the season(they disappoint many times). Let them lift the Premier League trophy, that's the main concern of everyone

Yes they can, once Pep leaves Manchester City, while Manchester City will be trying to cope under the new management, for the first season, Arsenal has to win the trophy, addition of Osimhen to their squad is a big upgrade, increasing the chances of winning the Premier League, Manchester United will also be a contender, looking at their strength.

Osimhen in Arsenal will be a great move, all the headers will go to him, Osimhen will become a potential threat on air balls, taking all attention on him and giving his teammates chances to win balls.

I really don't want to sound like a prophet of doom, but I strongly don't see such move happening, whatever it is, it is only in the realm of rumors, Arsenal are not ready to spend big money on a players weekly wages, that's the number one thing that will stall Osimhen's move, except he wants to take a pay cut because Arsenal would obviously not agree to pay him what Gala is paying him, so what's the whole noise for.

That is a huge lie. Arsenal have made large sum of money over the years. Money will not be the reason why Osimhen wont be signed if he is their first choice of striker. Around 4 to 5 player in Arsenal will leave at the end of the season, there will be money to get Osimhen and pay his wages.

Osimhen may also consider to reduce his wages a little bit if that should be a problem. Playing for Arsenal is a big move in his career, he will be well know and recognized if he wins major trophy at Arsenal, he is going to reduce his wages for that dream to come true.

If Osimhen plays for Arsenal, it's a very big win for him and he would return to the spotlight back again. Arsenal really needs Osimhen badly since they lack a good striker and Osimhen is the best shot for them now. Reducing wages if possible shouldn't be Osimhen's problem, it is the opportunity that it presents to him that matters. Arsenal needs consistent good performance even though they manage to clinch this trophy this season, they are in need of a good central forward that would deliver consistently for them next season and Osimhen is the best fit for that.

What we are saying about Victor Osimhen and Arsenal is just speculations, but if the transfer window opens up and things goes in our favor and Arsenal signed Victor Osimhen, it is a very big win for him and Nigeria, Victor Osimhen playing for Arsenal would not return him back to the spotlight because he is already in the spotlight. If Arsenal has identify Victor Osimhen as one of the players they will be adding to their squad next season, i believe agreeing weekly wages with Victor Osimhen would not make the deal to collapse, our concern should be that Victor Osimhen should be in the transfer list of Arsenal.
       

[Marykeller]

What we are saying about Victor Osimhen and Arsenal is just speculations, but if the transfer window opens up and things goes in our favor and Arsenal signed Victor Osimhen, it is a very big win for him and Nigeria, Victor Osimhen playing for Arsenal would not return him back to the spotlight because he is already in the spotlight. If Arsenal has identify Victor Osimhen as one of the players they will be adding to their squad next season, i believe agreeing weekly wages with Victor Osimhen would not make the deal to collapse, our concern should be that Victor Osimhen should be in the transfer list of Arsenal. 

Little time in the transfer window will give us an answer to our speculations and thoughts on Osimhen coming to Arsenal, as well as what it will be like for Osimhen to be part of the Arsenal team. Then, we will know what to expect, and our contributions about how everything is unfolding will make more sense than the insights we are currently providing, as we don't know whether Osimhen will be signed to Arsenal on agreeable terms or not.

[Felicity_Tide]

Arsenal would have long purchased him, but as far back as they just made a joke of the whole process, 2023 or thereabout, but leaving the player to his own fate, and that really wasn't making any sense.

This is not true. I think you're talking about Chelsea FC and not Arsenal. Chelsea were close to signing him. His asking fee wasn't a problem for the club, but they just couldn't offer him the salary he was asking for. Can't remember now, but I think it's around £250-300K. Same thing with Manchester United, because he was heavily linked to these two clubs than Arsenal. At this point, I don't think this Osimhen's transfer to Arsenal is going to work. I have heard of this same rumour a while ago, but just didn't pay much attention. Arsenal will definitely continue to stick with Gyokeres. The only club without a top striker at the moment is still Chelsea, but I doubt it they ever going to go for him. Maybe barce might just be a place for him at the end.

[Mayor of ogba]

Sometimes it's not always about the money, he rejected n offer from the Saudi league, if it was about more money i think that's where he would have headed but he didn't. Osimhen is currently enjoying his life in Turkey and for people like him, happiness is key. I don't think he will get the kind of treatment his getting from Galatasaray now at Arsenal. The fans can quickly turn against him if things are not really working out for if he faces difficult times in scoring goals. I don't even think Osimhen will want to be in the shoes he left at Napoli.

Yes if it was about money Victor Osimhen would have went to the Saudi Pro League when he was offered a big money contract from one of the clubs in the Saudi Pro League but he just wants to play football in Europe for the time being. Victor Osimhen is like a god in the Turkish Super league, he's enjoying his life there, and the love his being shown in the Turkish Super league could make him remain there for a long time.

[Nheer]

Sometimes it's not always about the money, he rejected n offer from the Saudi league, if it was about more money i think that's where he would have headed but he didn't. Osimhen is currently enjoying his life in Turkey and for people like him, happiness is key. I don't think he will get the kind of treatment his getting from Galatasaray now at Arsenal. The fans can quickly turn against him if things are not really working out for if he faces difficult times in scoring goals. I don't even think Osimhen will want to be in the shoes he left at Napoli.

For some players money is not a problem and in Osimhen case money is not a problem for him if not he would have been in the Saudi league too with other players but for some reason he still wants to play in Europe. Initially I didn't want him to end up in Turkey because he has the qualities to play in the top leagues but unfortunately he didn't come to agreement with Chelsea. It's true that playing in a top club can be challenging as they always demand the best and when players are struggling they easily get criticized but I believe a player like Osimhen that has played in a team like Napoli won't feel much pressure and he has the experience to play survive at the top.