Arsenal open transfer talks to sign Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has held face-to-face talks with Galatasaray over a potential summer move for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
The Gunners executive travelled to Turkey this weekend to personally evaluate the forward in action during the highly anticipated Istanbul derby.
The prolific marksman scored during a commanding 3-0 victory over their cross-city rivals.
That latest strike took his impressive tally for the campaign to 20 goals and seven assists across 31 appearances in all competitions.
Search for attacking reinforcements
Despite currently leading the Premier League by three points over Manchester City, the north London club are actively seeking to upgrade their forward line.
Mikel Arteta’s side invested heavily last summer, spending more than £170m on attackers including Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze.
While the Swedish international tops the club’s scoring charts with 17 goals, his overall tactical fit has prompted the Emirates hierarchy to explore alternative elite options.
Gabriel Jesus is widely expected to depart at the end of the current campaign, which would create squad space for a marquee arrival.
Champions League ambitions
The former Napoli standout made his move to Istanbul permanent last year following a highly successful initial loan spell.
Long admired by English clubs, the 25-year-old is viewed as the ideal profile to reliably finish chances and link play with the surrounding midfield.
This aggressive recruitment push coincides with a critical period on the pitch for the title challengers.
The squad has recently received a significant injury boost as they prepare for a monumental Champions League semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid.
