English Premier League side, Arsenal, are reportedly one of three clubs keeping an eye on Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, six years after they almost signed him when they brought fellow Nigerian Kelechi Nwakali to the club instead. In January 2016, it was widely reported that Arsenal had convinced both Chukwueze and Nwakali to reject offers from Manchester United and Bayern Munich and come to London. Nwakali arrived at Arsenal first and Chukwueze was expected to join him not long after. Wages had been agreed, his medical had been passed, but as the months rolled on, there was still no sign of him at the Emirates despite his Nigeria youth international teammate being snapped up. It was reported then that his club, Diamond Academy, tried to get more money for the teenager and, as a result, were stalling on Arsenal, much to the Gunners’ annoyance. The deal then collapsed, despite the player wanting to sign for the EPL club. In the end, Arsenal paid €3.5m for Nwakali (who is...
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