By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has advised the Gunners to drop their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, warning that the Nigerian forward could potentially clash with manager Mikel Arteta.
Gallas, speaking to Prime Casino, urged Arsenal to instead focus on signing Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, whom he believes is a better fit for the club’s style and Premier League title ambitions.
“Victor Osimhen is a top-class striker, but I could see him clashing with Mikel Arteta,” Gallas said, alluding to Osimhen’s previous disagreements with managers.
“Viktor Gyökeres would be a better fit, but Arsenal have to win the Premier League next season, which means they need to sign Alexander Isak.”
“Isak is perfect for Arsenal, and they should be going all out to sign him. He would adapt instantly and give them the best chance of winning the title out of any player in the world. They don’t have time to let a striker adapt,” he added.
Osimhen, 26, spent last season on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray and remains a target for several top European clubs.
However, his high wage demands and Napoli’s valuation continue to pose a challenge for potential suitors. The striker is currently on holiday, with more clarity on his future expected in the coming weeks.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
