According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal has agreed to pay £200,000 per week for a sought-after striker, a move seen as a smart financial decision that will boost the team’s future success.
Arsenal is reportedly prepared to offer a significant weekly salary of £200,000 to attract a notable figure to North London. The club is in “constant communication” to secure this high-profile individual for the summer transfer window.
Edu, Arsenal’s sporting director, is actively seeking a new striker to strengthen the team. Over the past two months, Mikel Arteta’s squad has displayed exceptional scoring ability in domestic competitions.
Their recent 2-1 victory over Brentford highlighted their offensive strength, having scored 33 goals in their last eight Premier League games. This impressive form is likely to concern title contenders Liverpool and Manchester City.
Despite Kai Havertz’s strong performances, rumors indicate that Arsenal’s management is exploring additional striker options to further enhance their attack.
Among Arsenal’s top scorers this season, Bukayo Saka leads with thirteen goals, followed by Kai Havertz with eight, and Leandro Trossard with seven. Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel each have six goals.
Arsenal is determined to improve their striking options in the upcoming transfer window and has been linked with several high-profile players.
Ivan Toney from Brentford is a significant target, while there is also speculation about Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Journalist Ben Jacobs suggests that despite financial challenges, Arsenal remains a contender for Osimhen.
Jacobs recently confirmed that Arsenal is still in the race for Osimhen’s signature. Although Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is interested, Osimhen reportedly prefers a move to the Premier League, which is favorable for Arsenal and Chelsea. Osimhen, one of Serie A’s top scorers, is expected to attract significant interest in the next transfer window.
Osimhen’s new contract with Napoli includes a release clause of £113 million, which Edu and his team are likely evaluating.
Reports from Footballwave indicate ongoing negotiations between Arsenal and Osimhen, with the club ready to offer a substantial weekly wage to secure his services. Given Osimhen’s impressive track record, investing in the 25-year-old striker could be advantageous for Arsenal.
Since joining Napoli from Lille, Osimhen has consistently demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess, tallying 72 goals in 125 appearances across all competitions. For a player of his caliber, the reported release clause seems reasonable.