Transfer: Arsenal eyes Nigerian striking duo for summer revamp

Published on: 04 March 2024

Arsenal Football Club is reportedly eyeing Nigerian talents Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface as potential summer signings, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Manager Mikel Arteta has curated a four-man shortlist of striking prospects in preparation for the upcoming transfer window.

With the Gunners' recent struggle to find the back of the net, Arteta is keen on bolstering his attacking lineup before the start of the next season.

Arsenal's woes were evident towards the end of 2023, where they managed just one win in seven games, scoring a mere five goals from December 9 to January 7.

The club refrained from making moves in the January transfer window due to concerns over Financial Fair Play repercussions.

However, with financial flexibility expected in the summer, Osimhen and Boniface have emerged as viable targets for the North London side, as revealed by TeamTalk.

Arsenal's current leading striker, Gabriel Jesus, has been plagued by knee injuries, while Eddie Nketiah has yet to establish himself as a long-term solution in the frontline, playing second fiddle to the Brazilian.

By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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