‘Dream team level if successful’ Arsenal targets Serie A top scorer ‘former teammate Kim Min-jae’ as the final puzzle piece

Sports Chosun = Reporter Park Chan-jun

[스포츠조선 박찬준 기자]If it becomes a reality, a terrifying lineup will be completed.

On the 28th (Korean time), London World reported that ‘Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keeping an eye on Naples striker Victor Osimhen.’ London World explained that although it is impossible in the January transfer window, it may be possible in the summer transfer window next year.

Arsenal is leading this season. Arsenal, who unfortunately finished runners-up last season behind Manchester City, showed their utmost pride this season. They began upgrading their power, including signing Declan Rice for a club record. So far it’s been successful. It is leading ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool.

The defense, which is conceding the fewest goals in the league, is satisfactory. However, the offensive line appears to be lacking by 2%. They remain in 6th place with the most goals, behind Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Brighton. The front line is especially disappointing.

Arsenal spent a whopping 60 million euros this summer to bring in Kai Havertz, but Havertz has only just scored a goal. A striker with weight like Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is desperately needed. So, the one that came to the fore was Osimen.

Osimhen is one of the best strikers alive. Osimhen was the top scorer in Serie A last season. Napoli, led by Osimhen’s performance, won the championship for the first time in 33 years. Osimhen has not played many games this season due to injuries, but he has scored in most of the games he has played.

Osimhen was courted by big clubs last summer, but stayed in Naples. However, contrary to Osimhen’s loyalty, Napoli chose Bisu. It broke Osimhen’s heart by posting a social media message reminiscent of racism on the club’s official channel. Osimhen’s agent was furious. Napoli issued a statement, but there was no apology to Osimhen. Since then, there has been continued talk that Osimhen may leave the team.

While Chelsea is still showing interest in Osimhen, the atmosphere is heating up even more with Arsenal jumping in. There is even talk that a transfer fee of more than 100 million pounds is needed. If Osimhen joins, Arsenal will build a super-special lineup consisting of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.

Reporter Park Chan-jun vanbasten@sportschosun.com