Arsenal pursues Osimhen, requests wage reduction for transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Arsenal is in ongoing discussions to sign Victor Osimhen before the transfer window closes. The Nigerian striker, currently successful with Galatasaray, is a key target for Arsenal. Reports indicate that Arsenal has asked him to lower his wage demands, which are currently among the highest in Europe. This request is seen as critical for negotiations as Arsenal attempts to finalize the deal. How Osimhen responds to the wage request will be pivotal in determining whether the transfer materializes.
- •Arsenal is negotiating a transfer for Victor Osimhen.
- •Osimhen is performing well at Galatasaray.
- •Arsenal requested Osimhen to reduce his wage demands.
- •The transfer deadline is approaching soon.
- •Osimhen's decision is crucial for the potential move.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal tell Osimhen to make one sacrifice to join them
"Arsenal hope to complete a move for Victor Osimhen by the end of this transfer window as they remain in talks to land the Nigerian striker.Osimhen is a long-term target for Arsenal, as the Nigerian co...
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