Arsenal have emerged as the leader in the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli.
Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Naples this summer, with Premier League clubs interested in his services.
Newcastle and Manchester United have both been linked with a move for the Nigerian, with the Magpies reportedly making a bid in January.
Arsenal are also interested in the 23-year-old's services. According to La Gazzetta, the Gunners have now moved ahead of the Magpies and United in the race to sign the youngster.
Arsenal are in the market for a striker after losing Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang to Barcelona, while Alexandre Lacazette is likely to leave this summer.
The Gunners see Osimhen as the perfect solution to their striking woes and are ready to make a move for him this summer.
However, the Gunners will have to break their transfer record if they are to sign the Nigerian international.
Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille for a club and African record fee of €81.3m in 2020.
The Neapolitans consider Osimhen a prized asset and will only let him leave for a fee in the region of over €100m.
Osimhen has been Napoli's best player this season despite missing two months of action due to a facial injury.
The ex-Lille star has scored 12 league goals in 21 Serie A games for the Naples side.
Osimhen still has three years left on his current contract at Napoli.