Premier League
Done Deal: Arsenal Confirms Deal For Brian Okonkwo, Six Other Players – [Full List]
English Premier League top club, Arsenal has officially announced agreements with seven of their academy players.
The players include Brian Okonkwo, Maldini Kacurri, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia, Harrison Dudziak, Sebastian Ferdinand, and Osman Kamara.
SportXparte reports that the Gunners made this announcement through a detailed statement on their website on Thursday.
“Seven of our academy players have signed new professional contracts at the club,” Arsenal’s statement partly read.
“Brian Okonkwo, Maldini Kacurri, Josh Nichols, Ismeal Kabia, Sebastian Ferdinand, Harrison Dudziak, Osman Kamara.”
At the same time, Arsenal is anticipated to strengthen their team under manager Mikel Arteta during the summer transfer window.
Recall that the Premier League North London team came in second place to Manchester City in the previous season.
Arsenal Shuns Napoli’s Victor Osimhen
Meanwhile, Arsenal has decided to abandon their pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, despite Napoli lowering their asking price for the 25-year-old, due to financial constraints and the player’s high wage demands.
The Gunners were previously linked with a high-value move for the Nigeria international, but they have shifted their focus to other options.
According to reports from Corriere dello Sport via Football Italia, the north London club is considering a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyökeres.
SportXparte reports that with Osimhen’s new contract, signed in December 2023, making his wages too expensive for Arsenal, the club is now considering Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyökeres as a more affordable option.
They are now concentrating on securing a move for him, which could significantly strengthen their attacking options.
To secure Gyökeres’ services from his Portuguese club, Arsenal would still need to spend €100m on a transfer fee.
