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Soccer News of Thursday, 28 March 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Transfer: Arsenal target 2 top Super Eagles strikers among 10-man shortlist

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta

Premier League leaders Arsenal are monitoring two Nigerian strikers ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Daily Mirror reports that the Gunners have shortlisted 10 potential signings for next season.

Among the 10-man shortlist is the Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface.

Osimhen had a remarkable campaign with Napoli last season as he netted 26 goals in 33 Serie A appearances to guide the Naples-based club to their first Scudetto title in 33 years.

Despite battling with injuries this season, the 25-year-old has managed to score 11 goals in 17 Serie A matches for the reigning champions.

Boniface on the other hand has also netted 16 goals in 23 Bundesliga appearances despite spending the last two months on the sidelines.

Check out Arsenal's 10-man shortlist below:

Ivan Toney, age 28, Brentford

Alexander Isak, 24, Newcastle

Viktor Gyoekeres, 25, Sporting CP

Victor Osimhen, 25, Napoli

Lois Openda, 24, RB Leipzig

Benjamin Sesko, 20, RB Leipzig

Evanilson, 24, Porto

Brian Brobbey, 22, Ajax

Santiago Gimenez, 22, Feyenoord

Victor Boniface, 23, Bayer Leverkusen