As they have now been for a number of windows, Arsenal are strongly connected to a number of strikers that enter the summer, but Gary Lineker has chosen someone who, according to him, could make a difference for the Gunners.
In the January window, Mikel Arteta saw a public plea to bring bodies to the emirates, but despite long-term injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus there were no signing sessions.
An injury to Kai Havertz on the club's trip to Dubai now leaves them without a recognized No. 9, with Mikel Merino who fills through West Ham in Saturday's 1-0 defeat.
Alexander Isak has been connected to the Gunners many times, while the North London club made a shock bid to bring Ollie Watkins to the capital in January, but Lineker has dared two other names.
“Victor Osimhen isn't there?” He asked, on his rest the football podcast is on Monday.
“He would undoubtedly score goals for them. The problem they have now is that the whole world knows that they need an attacker.
'So a player who has cost perhaps £ 60-70 million will now be worth £ 100-110 million when Arsenal arrives. They have to pay the opportunities and maybe that was their problem last summer and in January, maybe they refused to pay for someone over the top.
“They need a center of top class, they did it before a ball was kicked this season and my opinion has not changed.”
Osimhen shot a fame with Napoli in their Scudetto-winning campaign of 2022-23, with his goals that lead the southern Italian side to a Serie A-crown.
The arrival of Antonio Conte at the club at the start of this season, however, saw the Nigerian star frozen, and has since been on loan to Galatasaray.
As such, with the player apparently not in the direct plans of the manager, there may be leeway when it comes to closing a deal, where the Gunners probably have to spend great to catch up with the caliber of striker needed To win a competition title.
Yet Osimhen was not the only recommendation of Lineker, who also suggested a name a bit closer to home than Istanbul, who, according to him, should be the priority of Arsenal.
'If I were them, I would for [Liam] Delap at Ipswich, “the former English striker suggested.
'I know he is young and is not completely proven, but this season he scored quite a few goals in the Premier League for a team that clearly has difficulty in being promoted.
“I like him and his movement. It is mentioned that he goes back to Man City, but [Erling] Haaland has drawn a nine -year -old deal, so you might have to wait a long time to get a game. '
The services of Delap will be in great demand after his impressive campaign at the top of the top, with Manchester United and Chelsea also linked to the young striker.
For many fans, ISAK of Newcastle would represent the ideal signature, given his excellent footwork and technology, proven finish and two seasons of exposure in the Premier League.
Of all the strikes with which the club is linked, the Swedish star is probably the most expensive option of all.
“I don't think Arsenal can afford it. I really don't do it. I am serious, “said Podcast co-host Alan Shearer.
“Why would he want to go there if Newcastle came to the Champions League and win a trophy? This can be a huge season for Newcastle. '
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