Arsenal chief meets Gala over Osimhen transfer speculation

The Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continues to be a hot commodity in the European football market, with reports indicating that Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, held discussions with Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek. This meeting, observed by Turkish journalist Serkan Korkmaz, has fueled speculation about a potential move for Osimhen to the Premier League.

Korkmaz asserted that Arsenal's interest is solely focused on Osimhen, dismissing other rumors about the meeting's agenda. This comes as Arsenal seeks to bolster their attacking options, despite their strong performance this season. The club has reportedly faced criticism for their attacking efficiency, making a proven goal scorer like Osimhen an attractive prospect.

Osimhen's recent performance in Galatasaray's dominant 3-0 victory over rivals Fenerbahçe, where he opened the scoring, has only amplified his growing reputation. His consistent goal-scoring record, with 13 goals and four assists in 20 league appearances this season, follows an exceptional previous campaign. This form has not gone unnoticed by scouts from major European clubs, including Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus, who were reportedly present at the derby match.

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Arsenal’s target is Osimhen! The Arsenal sporting director and Özbek met last night [Sunday]. Any other claims about what was discussed in their private meeting are not true.