Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Football London
Football London
Sport
George Smith

Victor Osimhen responds to Odion Igahlo amid Arsenal and Man United transfer speculation

Lille striker Victor Osimhen, who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months ahead of the summer transfer window, has expressed his desire to one day test himself in English football.

The Nigerian international, 21, has been closely linked with a move to the Gunners recently, as well as a switch to Arsenal's near neighbours Tottenham Hotspur.

But, only recently, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta's hopes of signing the Lille star, who has netted 18 goals in all competitions this season, seemed to be fading.

Art de Roche on Mikel Arteta's transfer plans

With Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo dropping a hint about the fact that his future could lie at Old Trafford, with the former Wolfsburg man having previously attended one of United's Europa League fixtures.

Osimhen has now responded to Ighalo's claims, insisting that he does, one day, want to experience English football first-hand, even though he is happy at his current club for now.

"Of course, one day I’d like to play for a big club in England, the Lille star told the Indepdendent. "I’ve spoken to Odion [Ighalo] about it. He gave me very good advice, he’s a legend and a big brother.

"My goal is to play at one of the biggest clubs in the world but now I’m very happy in Lille.

"My priority is to play a lot of games. Signing for a big club and being on the bench is not exciting for me."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.