Napoli would be happy to take Takehiro Tomiyasu or Emile Smith Rowe as part of the deal for Arsenal to sign their Nigerian star Victor Osimhen this summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.
Napoli are reportedly interested in the two Arsenal stars, which could pave the way for Gunners sporting director Edu to reduce the £110million price tag slapped on their transfer target Victor Osimhen.
Mikel Arteta’s outfit are keen to bolster their frontline and the Nigerian would be at the forefront of their shortlist, but a potential transfer fee well over nine figures could prove prohibitive.
Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli this summer after the defending Serie A champions could only muster a 10th-placed finish, with ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte set to take over for next season.
He is unlikely to be able to call upon Osimhen who is attracting interest from the Premier League in addition to Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabian clubs. But Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim that while Napoli are keen on receiving his full £110m release clause in full, no offer has been made close to that figure.
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