Italians are reporting that Osimhen may prefer Arsenal to Chelsea as Gunners keeper denies dumping England for Nigeria

Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen remains a significant target for Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window as the Nigerian striker looks set to depart Napoli. Known as one of the top strikers in Europe, Osimhen recently returned to club action with a goal against Barcelona.

While other clubs, including PSG and those in Saudi Arabia, have shown interest, there is a growing expectation that Osimhen will stay in Europe. The latest update from Football Italia suggests that the Nigerian is poised for a move to the Premier League.

This development puts Arsenal in a strong position for Osimhen’s potential acquisition, with Chelsea being the only other Premier League club reportedly interested in signing him. The competition between Arsenal and Chelsea is expected to intensify, although the Gunners are also considering Ivan Toney and may prioritise the English striker in their summer transfer plans.

Osimhen is one of Europe’s best strikers and the Nigerian will be a joy to watch in the Premier League.

However, Toney has more experience in the league and might be a better option to add to our group in the summer.

Reports that Arthur Okonkwo has had a “nationality switch” approved have been shot down, with the player eligible to represent England or Nigeria.

Arsenal’s Arthur Okonkwo is having a strong season on loan with Wrexham in League Two, keeping 11 clean sheets in 26 games as they fight for promotion.

Perhaps that’s why his name has started to appear in conversations about the Nigeria national team, with Sports Radio Brila FM claiming FIFA had approved the player’s “nationality switch” to Nigeria.

But the rumours have been shot down as fake. Media reports state that Okonkwo doesn’t have to apply for a change of association, as he’s not provisionally cap-tied to England anyway.

Okonkwo has represented England at youth level, playing for the u18s back in 2018. But that wouldn’t prevent him from accepting a call-up from either England or Nigeria in the future.

The goalkeeper is eligible to represent either country and until he accepts a call-up from one, there’s no need for him to officially switch his allegiance to the other.

The fact that Okonkwo hasn’t yet represented Nigeria is presumably just because they haven’t called him up yet.

There have been recent reports of Nigerian interest in the goalkeeper, particularly ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations. Perhaps that could lead to an inclusion in one of their squads in the upcoming international breaks.

For now, Okonkwo will keep focusing on his club football, with Wrexham third in League Two. The team are just three points off the top of the table, with a game in hand on league leaders Stockport.