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Arsenal will now move to sign ‘lethal’ striker after deciding Victor Osimhen is too expensive
Arsenal are expected to drop their interest in Victor Osimhen and will instead target a ‘lethal’ striker, according to a recent report.
🅠Mikel Arteta’s men were crying out for a prolific number nine to lead the line last season as they challenged for the Premier League title.
🌃They ultimately finished two points short of title-winners Manchester City, so the onus will now be to go one better in the fast-approaching season.
ꦬTo do that, it’s become apparent that they need a top-level striker and a fresh update on their pursuit of one has just emerged.

Arsenal will now focus their attention on Viktor Gyokeres
According to Corriere dello Sport, via , Arsenal have deemed Napoli striker Victor Osimhen too expensive.
They now favour a move for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres🧸, who is considered the cheaper alternative among the list of forwards.
ܫThe 26-year-old has an £85m release clause but is expected to be available for less than that.
TBR reported last month that Arsenal were only prepared to pay up to £60m for the ‘lethal’𓆏 forward, who netted 43 times whilst laying on 15 assists last term.
Viktor Gyokeres statistics
🏅Gyokeres’s statistics make for very impressive reading and only amplify why he’d be a perfect fit for Arteta’s title-chasing side.
𝔉He ranks in the top one per cent for progressive carries and successful take-ons per 90 compared to his positional peers across Europe.
ꦚFurther, he sits in the top four per cent for non-penalty goals and assists – evincing how well-rounded his game is.
🅘Gyokeres is more than just a goalscorer, his link-up play is fantastic and he’d create plenty of chances for Arsenal’s other forwards – should a deal go through.
A telling few weeks lie ahead.