Samu Omorodion: Arsenal Could Rival West Ham and Liverpool for Nigerian Striker

• Samu Omorodion is attracting interest from Arsenal, West Ham, and Liverpool
• The Nigerian is currently on loan at Deportivo Alaves from Atlético Madrid
• The 19-year-old striker is reportedly valued at $40 million by the Spanish club

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Nigerian prospect, Samu Omorodion, in the summer transfer window.

Omorodion's ascent began earlier this season with a notable goal for Granada against his club, Atletico Madrid, catapulting him into the spotlight.

Despite lacking top-flight experience, Atletico quickly snapped him up, loaning him to Deportivo Alaves.

The 19-year-old's stint at Alaves is proving fruitful, tallying eight goals in 29 appearances.

As reported by Caught Offside, uncertainties loom over his future at his parent club, prompting interest from English clubs, including West Ham, Arsenal and Liverpool.

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Valued at $40 million, his decision hinges mainly on securing regular playing time.

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In parallel developments, Arsenal is eyeing another Nigerian talent, Joshua Zirkzee, currently plying his trade at Bologna.

The 22-year-old's impressive performances have garnered attention, with the Gunners viewing him as a cost-effective alternative to other targets.

Transfer insider, Dean Jones, hinted that the club developed a keen interest in acquiring Dutch-Nigerian forward

Zirkzee has become a standout performer under Thiago Motta's guidance, catching the attention of various clubs both domestically and abroad. He costs £45 million, making him a more financially feasible option for the North London outfit. Jones reaffirmed Arsenal's interest in the forward, stressing his affordability compared to other targets.

"There is interest in him from Italian clubs that is going to prove tempting for him, but Arsenal are obviously very interested and at £45million we're talking about a player that is half the price of someone like Gyokeres," he said as reported by GiveMeSport.

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Wrexham confirms desire to sign Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo

Sports Brief reported that Wrexham Executive Director, Humphrey Ker, affirmed desire sign Arthur Okonkwo this summer.

The English League One outfit is keen to make Okonkwo's loan move from Premier League side Arsenal permanent.

At the age of 22, he has spent the 2023/24 season with the Hollywood-owned side, greatly showing promise under coach Phil Parkinson.