Amidst Arsenal’s title pursuit faltering, their goal drought calls for urgent reinforcements. With Victor Osimhen emerging as a potential savior, could his striking prowess revive the Gunners' hopes in the Premier League?
Arsenal's initial aspirations for the title have encountered a setback, with Mikel Arteta's team recently falling to fourth place in the Premier League table. This decline in performance has left the Gunners nine points behind leaders Liverpool, casting doubts on their capacity to mount a significant challenge this season. Central to Arsenal's recent decline is an unexpected lack of goals; they have scored only once in their last three matches across all competitions. Kai Havertz is currently the top scorer with a modest four league goals, while Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have contributed three goals each, clearly illustrating a decrease in Arsenal's attacking strength.
The lack of goals has sparked renewed conversations regarding Arsenal's urgent requirement for a high-scoring striker, with many suggesting Victor Osimhen as the perfect fit. Currently on loan from Napoli at Galatasaray, Osimhen is making waves in the Turkish Super Lig, boasting an impressive record of eight goals and three assists in nine games. Although there were initial summer rumors linking him to Arsenal, the 25-year-old striker ultimately opted for Galatasaray, where he has quickly established himself. Former Arsenal defender William Gallas is one of the supporters advocating for Osimhen’s potential move to North London this winter, drawing comparisons to the iconic Didier Drogba.
“If I had the chance to bring in one player for Arsenal in January, it would be a top-notch striker, but elite players seldom transfer during the middle of the season,” Gallas stated in a recent interview. “Osimhen would be an ideal fit for Arsenal. He possesses that same commanding presence as Drogba. Even if he doesn’t score 20 goals, he’s the type of striker who can intimidate defenders, create space, and facilitate plays for his teammates. Just observe Drogba at Chelsea; he attracted so much focus that players like Frank Lampard often ended up scoring more goals than him.”
Osimhen possesses qualities that perfectly fit the type of player Arsenal is currently missing. Gabriel Jesus has struggled with injuries and inconsistent performances, failing to deliver the reliable threat that the Gunners' attack requires. Although Havertz brings versatility to the squad, he has not yet provided the regular dependable output that Arsenal needs. The addition of Osimhen would introduce a dynamic and powerful option in attack, relieving pressure on the club's wingers and midfielders while opening up new possibilities for scoring.
Nonetheless, Osimhen has expressed his intention to complete his loan duration at Galatasaray, indicating that he plans to stay in Turkey until the season concludes. Meanwhile, Arsenal supporters may need to be patient to see whether Arteta takes significant action in January to acquire essential reinforcements for his team.
To maintain their title hopes, Arsenal must consider bringing in a player of Osimhen’s quality. The upcoming transfer window could present the Gunners with a vital chance to close the gap with Liverpool and revive their ambitions of competing at the pinnacle of English football.
