Victor Osimhen: The Key to Arsenal's Title Challenge

Dwight Yorke believes Victor Osimhen is the missing piece that could turn Arsenal from contenders into outright favourites.

The former Manchester United striker, speaking to Reviant, was emphatic about what the Galatasaray forward would bring to the Premier League and, in particular, to Mikel Arteta’s side.

“Victor Osimhen to Arsenal would be huge. That would really cement them as favourites,” Yorke said, making no attempt to play down the potential impact of such a move.

Yorke has been studying the Nigerian’s game closely.

“I was actually looking at some clips today and he’s all action, isn’t he? All arms and legs, a little bit unorthodox, but he gets the job done.”

That unorthodox style, Yorke argues, is exactly what makes Osimhen such a nightmare for defenders. He’s not the polished, gliding No 9 of old. He’s something far more awkward to handle.

“He’s not the most elegant player you will ever see, but you will find him very awkward to play against. He’ll be a bit of a nightmare for these defenders because he’s a little bit old-fashioned in that sense.”

Yorke highlighted the raw tools that, in his view, would translate perfectly to the Premier League’s physical demands. The height. The reach. The relentlessness.

“He’s six-foot, he’s lanky, he’s decent in the air, he takes his opportunities, and he works hard. As a centre-forward, if you have those attributes, defenders are not going to look forward to playing against him.”

For Yorke, the equation is simple. Put that profile of striker at the tip of Arsenal’s attack and the title race changes shape.

“If that were to happen,” he concluded, “then I would say Arsenal would definitely run away with it.”