Osimhen likely to wear No.9 at Arsenal if Jesus departs for Napoli

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is likely to receive his preferred number nine shirt should he complete a transfer to Arsenal this summer, according to transfer discussions between the clubs. The Turkish champions have already fielded substantial offers from Atletico Madrid and Al-Hilal, but negotiations over Arsenal’s young talents Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli have opened talks about a possible Osimhen move. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is seeking a new striker after Viktor Gyokeres’ inconsistent debut season and amid reports that Gabriel Jesus may join Napoli in the coming weeks, which would vacate the number nine jersey he currently wears. Osimhen, who also wears number nine for the Nigerian national team, would inherit the shirt if Jesus departs. The development highlights Arsenal’s intent to bolster its attack ahead of the new season and underscores the player’s personal preference for the iconic number. No official bid or personal terms have been disclosed yet, and the player remains under contract with Galatasaray until further notice. Will Arsenal secure Osimhen’s signature and give him the number nine shirt, or will competing offers from Spain and Saudi Arabia lure him away, potentially forcing the Gunners to pursue alternative striking options?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/18/transfer-osimhen-likely-to-get-preferred-shirt-number-at-arsenal/