Arsenal in race for £109m star who beats Solanke

After two campaigns that came incredibly close but fell apart, next season feels like it could finally be Arsenal's year to topple Manchester City in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta's side came within two points of doing so last year, and while they produced a better defense than the former champions, they conceded five goals less than they did, which is an area that could be improved.

Fortunately, in the last week or so, the Gunners have been linked with several talented players, and according to recent reports, they are interested in Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.

However, although the Englishman proved his ability to score goals last season, there is a feeling that he may not be at the level required to win the league, which cannot be said of another striker who has recently been linked with a move to the Emirates.

The search for an Arsenal striker

According to a recent report by Italian journalist Gianluca DiMarzio, Arsenal are back in the picture regarding Napoli's Victor Osimhen.

DiMarzio revealed that the Nigerian player's move to Chelsea, which has been in the headlines in recent days, will now not happen and that although Paris Saint-Germain are still 'on the way' for the star, 'Arsenal could come back. the game'.

The reporter did not say how much this experienced player would cost the people of North London. However, reports last week suggested Napoli could still demand clubs pay his €130m release clause, which translates to £109m.

It would be a very significant investment from Arsenal, but given Osimhen's quality, it could prove to be worth it, and he could be a better player than Solanke.

How do you compare Osimhen and Solanke

Now, given how well Arsenal played last season, the one thing they need their new striker to do above all else is put the ball in the back of the net or, at the very least, provide a pass to his teammates to do so. But for Solanke and Osimhen, who comes out on top this time?

However, while the Englishman scored more goals last season, it is the Serie A winner who has surprisingly been the top scorer in the last five years, and by some distance at that.

For example, since the start of the 2019/20 campaign, the “world-class” mark, as called by José Mourinho, has scored 94 goals and provided 24 assists in 171 appearances, which equates to an impressive rate of goal involvement. all games 1.44.

In contrast, the former Chelsea man has scored 77 goals and provided 30 assists in 206 appearances, equating to a goal involvement ratio of 1.92 per game, most of which were in the Championship.

However, it's not just that the former LOSC Lille ace beats the Cherries star, as when you compare the numbers of the two, he comes out on top.

For example, in all the metric bars that correspond to continuous passes and air duels won, the Lagos-born dynamo comes out on top, including non-penalty goals and assists, non-penalty goals and assists, goal and actions to create shots, shots. and target shots, and continuous carry, all at 90.

Ultimately, while Solanke proved he is a Premier League-caliber striker last season, it is clear from his basic numbers and long-term output that he is no match for Osimhen. So, if Arsenal find themselves with the chance to sign the Nigerian-born international this summer, they should take it – he could win them the league.