Arsenal set to launch move for €75m star as Mikel Arteta finally takes action after Aston Villa draw

Arsenal are set to launch a move to sign a €75 million-rated striker after their 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, it has been reported.

The Gunners let a two-goal lead slip at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz had put them in a commanding position.

But Youri Tielemans pulled a goal back from close range, before Matty Cash's cross went over the heads of the Arsenal backline and was diverted into the net on the volley by Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal thought they had won it late on, but Mikel Merino's strike deflected off the arm of Havertz before going into the back of the net.

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The 2-2 result means it is more points dropped for Arteta's side, who will have been bemoaning defensive frailties rather than their ability to finish off matches this time around.

Nevertheless, Arsenal's attack has been a major issue in recent weeks, particularly due to the absence of Bukayo Saka.

They were linked with a loan move for Benjamin Sesko, but that always appeared unlikely as Sesko is a key player for RB Leipzig.

His agent then told Fabrizio Romano in an interview with GiveMeSport: "I don't know where this story has come from but I have never talked with Arsenal about a loan move for Sesko."

Now, Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke claims the Gunners have turned their attentions to Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen was not registered by Serie A giants Napoli at the beginning of the season after potential moves to Chelsea and the Saudi Pro League were not finalised by the September transfer deadlines.

He was subsequently loaned out to Galatasaray for the remainder of the season and has scored 11 goals in 14 Turkish Super Lig games.

The Nigeria international also netted a brace in what was a dominant performance in a 3-2 win over Tottenham in the Europa League back in November.

Osimhen is currently valued at €75 million by Transfermarkt, although it remains to be seen what sort of figure Arsenal could negotiate given that the forward is seemingly unwanted by his parent club.

It is reported that Napoli could recall Osimhen early from his loan at Galatasaray in order to negotiate a permanent sale - potentially making the 25-year-old an ideal striking option for the Gunners.