Napoli is prepared to talk about include Arsenal players Takehiro Tomiyasu and Emile Smith Rowe in a possible move for their main man, Victor Osimhen. It was generally expected that the Nigerian attacker, who scored 15 goals in Serie A the previous season, would depart Napoli at the conclusion of the current one. President of Napoli Aurelio de Laurentiis has made hints about Osimhen’s prospective destinations, including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and a Premier League team. Osimhen would much rather remain in Europe even if he has the choice to play in the Saudi Pro League.
Osimhen is valued at about €130 million (£110.8 million) and Napoli has not yet received any formal approaches for him. According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal’s rekindled interest might lead to a novel approach to this exorbitant cost. Napoli may defray some of the expenses by bringing in Arsenal players. Their particular targets are Takehiro Tomiyasu and Emile Smith Rowe.
Starting only three Premier League games this season, Emile Smith Rowe has struggled under Mikel Arteta. Though gifted, the 23-year-old has struggled to get consistent playing time. Offers for him seem to be welcome at Arsenal; Fulham has already shown interest. For Osimhen, this may make Smith Rowe a realistic alternative in a trade deal.
Arsenal Have To Offer These 2 Players To Get Victor Osimhen
Conversely, Napoli has also shown an interest in Takehiro Tomiyasu, a versatile defender. Though he signed a new deal with Arsenal in March, Napoli has been interested in him since the January transfer period. The monetary component Napoli seeks might be much reduced by including Smith Rowe and Tomiyasu in the deal. It would bring a solid offer closer to their expectations.
Though it’s uncertain how they would handle the player’s salary and the large transfer cost, Chelsea is also interested in Osimhen. For the London club, the financial issue is still a big barrier. A year ago, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel expressed hope for Osimhen’s possible transfer to Stamford Bridge. “I think he loves the club, he wants to come to the club,” Mikel said, implying sincere desire on both sides.
What’s more?
An interesting dimension to the talks as the summer transfer window draws near is the possible involvement of Arsenal players in a deal for Osimhen. Getting go of Tomiyasu and Smith Rowe might be a calculated move for Arsenal to get a prolific striker like Osimhen. This may provide Napoli a means of retaining important players while also getting a good price for their star striker.
The situation has the possibility for intriguing developments even if no official offers have been made yet. Arsenal’s player-plus-cash bid could be alluring to Napoli, who want to maximize their return for Osimhen. Arsenal would gain from such a trade if they want to strengthen their offensive options. A possible bidding battle is hinted to by Chelsea’s interest, which adds yet another level.
It will be a critical few weeks. This transfer story will be shaped by Chelsea’s financial manoeuvres, Arsenal’s plan, and Napoli’s choices. Both fans and pundits will be watching closely as these teams negotiate the difficulties of high-stakes football moves.
