{
  "id": 3762765,
  "title": "Transfer: ‘He’s fast, strong’ – Emmanuel Petit tells Arsenal to sign Osimhen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/transfer-hes-fast-strong-emmanuel-petit-tells-arsenal-to-sign-osimhen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:45:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/transfer-hes-fast-strong-emmanuel-petit-tells-arsenal-to-sign-osimhen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has expressed his support for Arsenal to sign Victor Osimhen, should the club's pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez not succeed. Petit praised Osimhen's physical presence and strong personality, suggesting that the Nigerian international would offer something unique to the Gunners' attack. While Petit believes that Osimhen does not possess the same 'quality' as Alvarez, he is confident that the striker would bring a powerful presence and additional competition for Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz.",
  "summary": "Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has identified Victor Osimhen as a viable alternative for Arsenal should their pursuit of Julian Alvarez not materialise. Arsenal has been diligently working behind the scenes to enhance their title-winning offence in anticipation of Tuesday’s transfer deadline, with Mikel Arteta eager to secure additional support and competition for Viktor Gyokeres and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}