Arsenal are now considering a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after Dusan Vlahovic agreed to join Juventus, MySportDab reports.
Arsenal Coach Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a new attacker in this January transfer window.
There is still uncertainty over the future of former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
However, According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are now looking at Osimhen as an alternative.
But, the Serie A club will ask for at least €70million (£58m).
Fiorentina asked Arsenal to pay €75m (£62m) for Vlahovic, but the player has now agreed terms to join Juventus.
Arsenal are now scrambling to find a potential new target, with Osimhen now on their radar.
The Nigerian has scored nine goals in 16 matches for Napoli this season.
Napoli paid a stunning €80m (£66m) to sign him from Lille in 2020.
However, there is a major concern for Arsenal as Osimhen has been hit by several injury problems.
He tested positive for Covid-19 twice and suffered facial fractures in the match against Inter Milan.
His latest positive Covid-19 result forced him to not play for Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.
Due to his young age and potential, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis might demand a higher fee than £58m for Osimhen.
Victor Osimhen has also been linked with a January transfer to mega-rich Newcastle, but it is highly unlikely.
