Former Chelsea and England forward, Chris Sutton, advises Victor Osimhen to opt for a move to Arsenal instead of Chelsea in the ongoing transfer speculation, citing Arsenal’s recent success as a key factor. Sutton, who spent the 1999/2000 Premier League season on loan at Chelsea, believes Osimhen would be a significant upgrade for both teams but emphasizes Arsenal’s ambition and competitiveness for titles.
Osimhen, the sought-after Nigerian forward, played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Scudetto triumph last season, scoring twenty-six league goals and clinching the CAF Player of the Year award. With both Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly in pursuit of the former Lille striker, Sutton argues that Arsenal, led by manager Mikel Arteta, presents a more appealing option for the 25-year-old.
Sutton, now a pundit with TNT Sports, acknowledges Chelsea’s potential but asserts that Arsenal’s urgency for a prolific number nine makes them a more compelling choice. He states, “If he’s really ambitious at this moment in time, you wouldn’t touch Chelsea ahead of Arsenal.”
As Osimhen focuses on the AFCON 2023 tournament with Nigeria, facing Angola in the quarter-finals, the transfer saga continues to unfold. The decision rests on Osimhen, who must weigh the competitive landscape and the potential for success as he navigates this pivotal point in his career.
