Forget Alvarez! Arsenal may have just been handed sensational opportunity to sign 59-goal striker in potential swap deal – opinion

The most intriguing aspect of the situation is that Arsenal already have a direct line of communication with Galatasaray.

The Turkish club’s pursuit of Martinelli and Nwaneri could potentially create an avenue for Arsenal to investigate Osimhen’s situation more seriously.

Arsenal would obviously need to determine whether selling either player makes sporting sense, particularly Martinelli given the Gunners’ need for attacking depth.

However, if Galatasaray remain determined to land their targets, Arsenal could potentially use the negotiations to explore a player(s) + cash deal or some sort of swap deal to land the striker.

Osimhen’s incredible goalscoring ability

Osimhen has developed into one of Europe’s most feared strikers, particularly during his time with Napoli and Galatasaray.

Across his senior club career, he has produced an impressive 173 goals and 44 assists in 297 appearances, according to the statistics provided.

Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists

SSC Napoli
133
76
18

Galatasaray S.K.
74
59
16

LOSC Lille
38
18
6

R. Charleroi SC
36
20
4

VfL Wolfsburg
16
0
0

Total
297
173
44

(Source: Transfermarkt)

His combination of explosive pace, physical strength, movement in behind and clinical finishing would give Mikel Arteta another devastating attacking option.