By OkayGoal
The 27-year-old previously came close to a Premier League switch when Chelsea chased him hard in 2024, only for talks with Napoli to collapse over fee disagreements. Osimhen instead completed a big-money move to Turkey, and the gamble paid off instantly — he topped the Süper Lig scoring charts with 26 goals despite joining three weeks into the season, claiming the Gol Kralı award.
Why Arsenal Are Circling
His follow-up campaign was even more eye-catching, with 30 goal contributions in all competitions, including ten goals in just ten Champions League outings. That kind of European pedigree has reportedly caught the attention of Mikel Arteta, who Denis claims has made Osimhen his top striker target as the Gunners look to complete a deal before the window shuts.
What Galatasaray Want
Galatasaray haven’t set a public price tag, but they’re understood to want close to the £70m they paid to sign him, leaving Arsenal facing a hefty outlay if talks progress.
A Proven Goalscoring Pedigree
Osimhen’s rise has been building since his teenage years, when he smashed the U17 World Cup scoring record with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets. He’s since delivered at every stop — a solid debut season at Lille, back-to-back Serie A Golden Boot contention at Napoli, including a 26-goal haul in 2022-23 — earning praise from former boss Luciano Spalletti, who called him “phenomenal.”
Even in an injury-disrupted campaign, he still managed 22 goals, a reminder of just how reliable he remains in front of goal — and exactly why Arsenal see him as the missing piece up top.