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5.5/10
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Victor Osimhen

Arsenal

First reported

16 Aug

The Transfer Desk's View

The link is credible enough to watch, but a bid or direct talks still need confirming.

Evidence 5.5/10 · Football fit 7.5/10

Evidence breakdown
Source strengthStrong
Transfer stageTalks held
Main blockerAwaiting next step

Why this rating?

3 reports tracked, including 1 high‑trust outlet.

There's no strong reason to doubt the story, so the rating isn't capped much.

Coverage

3 reports

1 high-trust source

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Story trust record

Last evidence check 11d ago · 5 material stages · 0 correction or setback updates

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Deal timeline

Material developments only. Repeated reports are grouped as corroboration.

  1. Weak link

    Victor Osimhen linked with Arsenal

    1 high-trust
    BBC Sport

  2. Contact made

    Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal have held internal talks about signing Victor Osimhen.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian The Guardian

  3. Weak link

    Arsenal have supposedly been offered the chance to involve Victor Osimhen in exchange for Gabriel Martinelli.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  4. Contact made

    Arsenal have supposedly been offered the chance to involve Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal.

    1 high-trust
    The Guardian

  5. Weak link

    Victor Osimhen is linked with a move to Arsenal.

    Football London
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