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Lille striker Osimhen reveals he rejected Arsenal in 2015 but opens door to future move

Lille forward Victor Osimhen has revealed that he held talks with Arsene Wenger over a move to Arsenal in 2015 but ultimately decided that Wolfsburg was the best place for him to continue his development.

Osimhen signed a pre-contract agreement with Wolfsburg in January 2016 after catching the eye during Nigeria's run to FIFA U-17 World Cup glory in Chile the previous summer.

The 21-year-old joined up with his new team-mates at Volkswagen Arena the following year, but failed to register a single goal during his time at the club, and was eventually sold to Belgian outfit Charleroi.