Arsenal’s lingering issues in front of goal have prompted renewed interest in Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. The Gunners’ 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates on Saturday exposed their lack of cutting-edge finishing, with Gabriel Jesus struggling and Mikel Arteta resorting to Kai Havertz in a false nine role.

Despite dominating possession and creating 18 goal attempts, Arsenal could only convert two of their chances, leaving fans and pundits questioning their ability to mount a serious Premier League title challenge.

Reports suggest the North London club is now considering a move for Osimhen, who has been in scintillating form for Galatasaray. On loan from Napoli, the Nigerian forward has already netted 14 goals and provided six assists in 18 appearances this season, helping the Turkish champions maintain their position at the top of the Super Lig.

This isn’t the first time Arsenal has been linked to the former Lille star. Last summer, Osimhen was rumored to be a target, but the Gunners opted to strengthen other areas of their squad. With Chelsea and Manchester United also reportedly interested, Arsenal will need to present a significant offer to pry Osimhen away from his loan spell in Turkey. However, the striker has pledged his commitment to Galatasaray until the end of the season, making any mid-season transfer challenging.

As Arsenal struggles to keep pace with their Premier League rivals, the need for a proven goal-scorer like Osimhen has never been more apparent. Whether the Gunners can secure the Nigerian international remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: their title hopes may depend on it.