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Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has claimed that manager Mikel Arteta does not have the personality to manage Victor Osimhen.
Gallas made this remark while urging Arsenal to sign the Nigerian striker in the summer transfer window.
Osimhen is currently playing for Galatasaray on loan from Napoli.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Chelsea this summer.
However, Gallas believes the Gunners need Osimhen, as he feels the Napoli loanee could play alongside Kai Havertz in Arteta’s squad.
“Osimhen would be the man I would try to sign,” Gallas told Prime Casino.
“He has been performing well for Galatasaray, obviously on loan from Napoli, and he is only going to be there for a season.
“He is a good player. Maybe not the player, but perhaps he could score 20 goals a season.
“He draws defenders’ attention, so he could play alongside Kai Havertz or another striker. He would have a bit more freedom, which would allow him to score goals for the club. That is why a striker like him would be a good fit for Arsenal.”
He added, “Maybe Mikel Arteta doesn’t have the personality to manage players like Osimhen or to deal with players who have strong personalities.”
