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Arteta reaches out to Osimhen as Arsenal push for deal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly reached out to Victor Osimhen to express the club's interest in bringing him to the Premier League.
According to Arsenal News on X, the Spanish tactician contacted the Galatasaray striker to convince him to consider a move to the Emirates this season.
It is understood that talks between Osimhen and Arsenal have been positive and could pave the way for a possible move for the 27-year-old to North London.
However, Galatasaray remain the main stumbling block between Osimhen and Arsenal, as the Turkish champions have made their intention of not selling Osimhen very clear to the player's » Read More
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