On March 1, 2025, news emerged highlighting Arsenal's interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who has made quite the impact at Galatasaray. The 24-year-old forward has scored 20 goals in 27 matches this season, elevasting his status as one of the most sought-after players following his move to Turkey last September.
Osimhen’s loan deal with Galatasaray is set to expire at the end of this season, and he is due to return to Napoli. Unfortunately for the Italian club, relations between Osimhen and Napoli have reportedly soured, raising the likelihood of yet another move for the talented striker. The Gunners desperately need to add firepower to their front line due to the injury to Gabriel Jesus, who has been sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, leaving Kai Havertz as their primary option. According to Hayters TV, "The Gunners are in desperate need of a striker with Gabriel Jesus out with a cruciate ligament injury and Kai Havertz not an out-and-out striker."
On the other hand, Chelsea is also actively seeking reinforcements for their squad, particularly attacking options. The Blues have reportedly set their eyes on Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi. The 23-year-old German international has demonstrated his versatility, capable of playing on either wing, and has made significant contributions to his team this season, recording ten goal involvements.
Despite Chelsea's interest, securing Adeyemi could prove challenging. Although he initially chose to stay at Dortmund after rejecting offers from Napoli months ago, the club's valuation of approximately €60 million (£49.6 million) has made it difficult for the London club to finalize any deal. BILD reports, "Dortmund have little intention of cashing in on the 23-year-old until they receive a proposal worth €60m (£49.6m)."
Adeyemi's impressive pace is another reason clubs want to sign him; he has been clocked at 22.77 mph (36.65 km/h), ranking among the fastest speeds ever recorded the Bundesliga. Chelsea's current situation, sitting fifth in the Premier League, could necessitate significant investment during the transfer window to maintain ambitions for Champions League qualification. Enzo Maresca, who became the head coach recently, might have to juggle squad balance and personnel.
While Adeyemi undoubtedly possesses pace, questions remain about whether Chelsea is the ideal fit for his skillset. This season has shown mixed effectiveness with wingers like Pedro Neto and Mykhaylo Mudryk, highlighting how pace isn't the only asset needed for success. With Adeyemi's similar speed-based style, the Chelsea staff might want to reassess the kind of player they really need upfront. The question remains whether money might be more wisely spent on bringing in experienced competition for Nicolas Jackson, Chelsea's current central forward.
With the end of the season rapidly approaching, the pressure is on Arsenal and Chelsea to finalize their plans, ensuring they bolster their squads effectively. Both clubs are eager to compete at the highest level, but with differing strategies on how to resolve their attacking challenges, time will tell which targets they achieve this summer.