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Since the January transfer window opened a few weeks ago, arsenal Unsurprisingly, he has been linked to a number of centers.
As we all know, the shooter was Interested in signing Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. Not who? Wolves’ Matheus Cunha also an option for Mikel Arteta This comes ahead of news of a new deal being agreed at Molineux.
So, who will the Gunners turn to next? Summer target Benjamin Sesco is once again on the club’s radar, as is Juventus’ strong squad Dusan Vlahvoic may be available After the Serie A team introduced Randall Kolo Mouani from Paris Saint-Germain. sporty Viktor Gyokeres also continues to be linked.
If money was no object, Isaac would certainly be the first choice. The valuation is thought to be around £150mhe is one of the best strikers on the planet Scored 11 goals in the last ten games.
Sesko, 21, would be another good option at a much cheaper price According to some reports, the price tag is around £70 million. Still, we haven’t mentioned a player who might be better than the Slovenian.
Arsenal are looking for a new striker
Arteta’s squad is particularly thin as we enter the end of January.
Raheem Sterling was the only senior striker on the bench in the 2-2 win against Aston Villa, which speaks volumes that he is the manager’s only option if he wants to turn the game around.
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There is no doubt that the Gunners must sign a new striker this month or face a disastrous end to the season.
Well, in Victor Osimhenthey could bring in one of the best forwards in the world. In fact, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Arsenal are “exploring a move” for the Nigerian this month.
Osimhen has Chelsea move rumored to include £113m release clause Last summer, however, the deal did not materialize and he moved to Galatasaray on a long-term contract in order to leave Napoli.
His contract at Napoli was modified to include: Lower release clause is £67m But it is unclear at this stage whether Arsenal want to sign the player permanently.
Why Victor Osimhen would be a good signing for Arsenal
Talking about 2023, Sky Italia’s Filippo Benincampi said:: “He’s destroying the Italian league because the pace is a bit slow, but in the Premier League, with such pace, speed, quality and mentality – I think he would be perfect.”
Well, that’s certainly a good sign, isn’t it? And said yes’one of the best strikers in the world” By Mark Doyle of GOAL and The ‘monster’ as data analyst Ben Mattinson calls itThere aren’t many people in European football who are better at scoring goals than he is.
In fact, he’s not far removed from some of the best players on the continent over the past few seasons, and interestingly, he’s ahead of Isaac, the man Arsenal supporters have been desperate to sign for the Gunners. The next player.
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Europe’s top forwards since 2021/22 season |
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rank |
game |
Target |
Assist |
Goals per 90 games |
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1. Erling Haaland |
111 |
101 |
twenty two |
1.00 |
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2. Harry Kane |
123 |
99 |
No. 27 |
0.83 |
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3. Robert Lewandowski |
122 |
93 |
20 |
0.83 |
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4. Victor Jockles |
142 |
89 |
No. 27 |
0.66 |
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5. Victor Osimhen |
98 |
66 |
13 |
0.79 |
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6. Alexander Isaac |
106 |
53 |
10 |
0.62 |
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Statistics passed FB reference. |
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So if we judge based on goals alone, then Haaland is without a doubt the best striker in Europe.
However, placing Osimhen in Premier League You will have a player who is more than capable of competing for the title of best player in England’s top flight.
While he doesn’t play as much as some of his rivals around the world, his goals-per-90 tally is very close to that of Robert Lewandowski and Arsenal’s nemesis Harry Kane. Not a bad read at all, is it?
We wouldn’t be surprised to hear he’s also ahead of Arsenal target Sesco. Here’s how the two compare over the past 18 months or so of their football careers.
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Osimhen vs Sesco- 2023/24 & 2024/25 |
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Statistics (per 90 minutes) |
osimhen |
Sesco |
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Target |
0.78 |
0.73 |
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Assist |
0.21 |
0.13 |
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lens |
4.41 |
2.58 |
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Hit the target % |
41% |
54% |
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Pass success rate % |
67% |
67% |
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key pass |
1.05 |
0.63 |
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progressive pass |
1.05 |
1.56 |
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Create the action of the shot |
2.45 |
1.92 |
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Successfully undertaken |
0.73 |
1.16 |
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progressive carry |
1.55 |
1.56 |
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aerials win |
1.68 |
2.45 |
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Statistics passed FB reference. |
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Judging from the numbers above, it seems like Sesco is the more well-rounded talent at this stage, generating more receptions, winning more aerial battles and having a higher shot-on-target percentage.
That being said, when it comes to the two things forwards are traditionally judged on – goals and assists, Osimhen comes out on top. Combined with something you don’t see here (physical strength), you might expect Galatasaray’s loanee to outperform Sesco.
Importantly, he has also accumulated a wealth of experience in the team and has regularly participated in the Champions League in the past few seasons.
While Leipzig’s talent potential is huge, Arsenal now need to win the title and signing Haaland’s rival Osimhen instead of Cesc may just be the catalyst for that.
