Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has called on the club to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Following another unsuccessful Premier League campaign, the Gunners are looking to bolster their attacking options and the former Gunner sees the Nigerian attacker as an ideal player to help them compete on all front next season.
Despite his injury and international competition (AFCON) eating into his time with Napoli, Osimhen still registered 15 goals and 3 assists in his 25 league appearances this season.
The 25 year-old, currently with the former Serie A champions, has a release clause set between €120 to €130 million and is anticipated to move this season.
Petit emphasized Osimhen's potential impact on Arsenal’s title ambitions, stating, "I think Arsenal need a 30-goal striker to finally win the Premier League and that man could be Victor Osimhen, who has been amazing with Lille and then Napoli.
“His dream is to come to England and he could be brilliant here. He’s physically so strong and is an out-and-out number nine, so he’d be my first choice."
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea are among the clubs interested in the prolific forward.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun