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Arsenal set to sign Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru this summer

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 9:12 AM by Ibitoye Shittu 1 min read

- Arsenal want to sign Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru this summer

- Henry Onyekuru currently plays for Kas Eupen in the Belgian League

- He is the top scorer in Belgium this season with 20 goals

Premier League campaigners Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Nigerian youngster Henry Onyekuru this summer.

The 19-year-old who plays for Belgium side Kas Eupen is the top scorer this season in the Belgian League scoring 20 goals.

Legit.ng understands that the petite forward has a £6.8 million (N2.8 billion) clause in his contract, but Gunners chiefs are ready to meet up with the target and lure him to England.

Arsenal set to sign Nigerian striker this summer — Henry Onyekuru

But the Gunners will have to face serious competition from Everton, Southampton and West Brom who are also interested in signing the Nigerian star.

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Arsenal finished as fifth best in the just concluded Premier League season, and the Gunners are now planning for their campaign next term in the Europa League.

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Ibitoye Shittu Ibitoye Shittu is an award-winning Sports Journalist with more than 10 years of experience in News-writing, reporting and Public Relations. He is a B.SC holder in Mass Communication and can be reached on Twitter @ibishittu

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