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Arsenal fell short of their goals in both the Premier League and the Champions League this season, but it’s undeniable that they made significant progress. Under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, the team boasted the best defense and the second-best attack in the league. Despite their European exit at the hands of Bayern Munich, Arsenal showed they could compete at the highest level.

To make the leap from contenders to champions next season, Arsenal will need to further enhance their attacking prowess. The latest player linked to a move to North London has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, suggesting Arsenal could soon have the firepower needed to top the league’s scoring charts.

Arsenal’s search for a top striker has been extensive this year, with names like Joshua Zirkzee, Santiago Gimenez, and Benjamin Sesko being considered, though Sesko ultimately declined their offer. However, Edu Gaspar and his team remain undeterred. Recent reports from Italy suggest that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is eager to join the Premier League this summer, and Arsenal have already made initial contact with his agent.

Arsenal face competition for Osimhen from Paris Saint-Germain and several Saudi Pro League teams, although Chelsea’s interest has reportedly waned. While the exact price tag isn’t specified in these reports, it’s known from earlier this year that Napoli would likely demand Osimhen’s full £113 million release clause.

Securing Osimhen would be a costly endeavor, potentially driven up further by interest from Middle Eastern clubs. However, for Arsenal, finding a top-tier striker is crucial, and few fit the bill better than Osimhen, especially given comparisons to Haaland, a two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner.

Before comparing Osimhen to Arsenal’s current forwards, it’s worth exploring his likeness to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. According to FBref, which analyzes players across Europe’s top five leagues, Haaland is the ninth most similar striker to Osimhen.

Both players are outstanding goal scorers, and their similarities are evident in various performance metrics. These include expected assists, actual assists, shots, shots on target, goals per shot and shot on target, goal-creating actions, and ball recovery metrics per 90 minutes.

José Mourinho has dubbed Osimhen “world-class,” and his statistics over the past two seasons support this label. Even though his goal tally dipped slightly from last season, Osimhen’s output remains more impressive compared to Arsenal’s primary strikers, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. This comparison highlights the significant upgrade Osimhen would represent for Arsenal’s attacking options.

By potentially adding Osimhen, Arsenal could bolster their chances of securing silverware next season, addressing a critical need for a prolific striker capable of leading their frontline to new heights.