Arsenal quoted ‘£80m’ to sign Tammy Abraham alternative after journalist’s talks update – expert
Arsenal will have to pay at least £80million to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer.
That is the view of former Highbury favourite Kevin Campbell, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Gunners’ reported interest in the 23-year-old.
Mikel Arteta’s side are in the market for at least one centre-forward this summer following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette.
According to Goal‘s Charles Watts (24 May), Osimhen’s agent met with Arsenal’s technical director Edu last month to discuss a potential move to the Emirates.
The Nigeria international joined Napoli in a £67.5million deal in September 2020.
He has three years remaining on his contract in Italy.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on Osimhen’s likley price tag, Campbell said: “He will cost Arsenal at least £80million.
“Let’s be honest, he’s not done himself any harm scoring the goals he did last season. He has played brilliantly.
“Osimhen is lightning quick, can hold the ball up but can head it as well. He attacks the ball pretty well.
“A striker like that, an all-rounder, is going to be expensive. Tammy Abraham and Osimhen have similar qualities. You can see the kind of player Arsenal are going for.
“You’re going to get no change out of £80million if you go for Osimhen.”
Osmihen scored 18 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions in the 2021-22 campaign.
He finished as the eighth top scorer in Serie A.
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