Victor Osimhen almost joined Chelsea two years ago - and Arsenal have now reportedly spoken to Galatasaray about the Nigeria international during transfer talks
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Arsenal and Galatasaray have reportedly spoken about Victor Osimhen(Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Galatasaray over Victor Osimhen, as the Turkish champions continue showing interest in Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli.
The Gunners have received an offer of around £38million for Martinelli, who, it is believed, they will consider selling for the right price. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta and George Gardi, who brokers deals for Galatasaray, have also discussed Ethan Nwaneri.
It is now said that Osimhen's name has also come up in talks between the two Italian executives. Gardi brokered the Nigeria international's transfer from Napoli two years ago, after he came close to joining Chelsea.
The Telegraph reports that Arsenal have discussed Osimhen's availability during wide-ranging discussions. It is not yet known who raised his name, Berta or Gardi, according to the publication.
Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with an interest in the Turkish Footballer of the Year. Osimhen scored 22 goals and assisted another six in 33 appearances across all competitions for Galatasaray last season.
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