Arsenal transfer news: Pundit explains why Arteta should bin Balogun faith for Osimhen swoop

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Pundit Kevin Campbell has said that Arsenal should sign a big-name striker like Victor Osimhen instead of entrusting Folarin Balogun.

The Gunners legend explained his take on the Highbury Squad YouTube channel, with Tony Cascarino saying Osimhen would be ‘perfect’ for Mikel Arteta’s side, while Jorginho described him as ‘very promising.’

While several Arsenal fans are clamouring for Folarin Balogun to be given a run in the first-team, pundit Kevin Campbell would much rather see a No.9 like Victor Osimhen leading the line for the side next season.

Pundit Kevin Campbell explains Balogun vs Osimhen take at Arsenal

The Napoli goalscorer, who is reportedly viewed as Tottenham Hotspur’s successor to Harry Kane is dominating headlines this season — with 25 goals and 5 assists to his name in all competitions.

Now, pundit and former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell has suggested his former club to sign Victor Osimhen instead of banking on Folarin Balogun to be one of, if not their main man next season.

“Balogun has been doing so fantastic over in France, but is he the answer? Could he do the job? He’s untested at Champions League level. We’re being linked with Osimhen, that’s the type of player, you think ‘he’s the one.’ If he came in you could dovetail Champions Legaue midweek, [Gabriel] Jesus is so versatile, [Leandro] Trossard is so versatile, [Gabriel] Martinelli is versatile. We can mix and match and that’s the type of squad we need.”

Is a striker even a priority for Arsenal next season?

Whether you agree with pundit Kevin Campbell on Arsenal going all in for Victor Osimhen or count yourself as ‘Team Balogun’, the real pressing question is whether a striker is even the club’s transfer priority next season?

With an upgrade for Granit Xhaka arguably in need as exemplified by his form since the World Cup, as well as perhaps an attacking right-back and a backup right winger to Bukayo Saka, one doubts whether Osimhen would even be prioritized by Mikel Arteta and Co.