Newcastle United Eyeing Ambitious Move For €70 Million-Rated Striker, Arsenal Also Want Him

Newcastle are also keen despite already securing a striker this month in the shape of Chris Woods from relegation rivals Burnley. 

​The 23-year-old joined the Naples-based team from Lille in a transfer worth €80 million (£69 million) with add-ons.​

He's in his second season at Napoli, but is attracting interest following his potential and goal-scoring heroics. 

The Nigerian international scored 10 goals in his debut term and has nine goals in all competitions this campaign.

The report states Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis would be prepared to sell his prized asset as long as their valuation is met. 

It's believed that Osimhen​ has a whopping €70 million (£58 million) price tag on his head. ​

As for Newcastle, they want extra firepower up front to avoid relegation from the top flight. 

Eddie Howe is currently in Saudi Arabia, but insists the club are working hard towards new transfers.

"I've got no news to tell everybody at the moment but I'm keeping regularly updated but as we know it's a difficult window and we just hope we can get a couple more additions to boost the squad."