Before the season starts 2024–25 Arsenal wants to improve its offensive. Riccardo Calafiori signed for defense and Mikel Merino to strengthen the midfield already during the transfer window. Still, the fresh weapon Arsenal added to their onslaught is still unknown. The decision-makers among the Gunners are playing cards near the chest. Fans think this indicates a major change in the attack. Recent speculations connect Arsenal to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. There were rumors over the weekend regarding Arsenal questioning Napoli’s attitude on Osimhen.

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After failing their discussions with Napoli over Osimhen, Chelsea signed Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid instead. Given Napoli’s apparent openness to allowing Osimhen to go, rumors of his possible loan or permanent joining with Arsenal have proliferated. Should Osimhen sign, he may be the striker Arsenal has been subtly seeking.

Osimhen has rather remarkable Serie A numbers. In 24 games throughout the 2020/21 season, he scored 10 goals and dished three assists. In 27 games the next season he produced 2 assists and scored 14 goals. In 32 games his 2022/23 season produced an amazing 26 goals and 4 assists. In 25 games, he scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists albeit with less shows in the 2023–24 season. These figures highlight his constant performance and possible influence at Emirates Stadium.

Bringing Osimhen to Arsenal would provide Kai Havertz a strong backup. It would be fantastic if Osimhen signed for Arsenal. Arteta could keep this announcement for his end of the transfer window big signing. This action would inspire the team and thrill the supporters.

Even if nothing is certain, Arsenal’s transfer window gains an exciting layer from Osimhen’s possibilities. He is appealing because of his established performance in Serie A. Should Arteta pull this off, the Gunners’ offensive lineup may be revolutionized.

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Reported Times journalist Gary Jacob notes Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber suffers a load-bearing injury setback. After an opening day injury that needed surgery, Timber missed the whole campaign last season. He seems to be grappling with fitness problems once again now. Arsenal plays Bayer Leverkusen in the Emirates Cup today at Emirates Stadium. A fan account on X (previously Twitter) reported Timber’s disappearance from the squad bus on way to the game. This worried Gooners. Jacob clarified by noting that the 23-year-old was not spotted in recent Gunners’ photographs or training footage.

Arsenal has not officially given Timber’s fitness an update. He is not scheduled to play today and could potentially miss their final pre-season game against Lyon on Sunday. Arsenal’s pre-season American trip included timber, which raised hopes for the next campaign among supporters. Many think he can have a big influence on the squad. Following a major knee ailment that interfered with Mikel Arteta’s plans last season, the latest problem can cause a delay for the manager.

Ten days will see the Gunners start the 2024–25 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers in their Premier League debut. Availability of timber is yet unknown. Arsenal signed Italy international Riccardo Calafiori in reaction to their defensive worries. Playing left-back, the adaptable defender adds depth alongside Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior.