Kelechi Nwakali Jets Into London For Contract Talks With Arsenal

Nigeria Under 17 international Kelechi Nwakali has landed in London for contract talks with English Premier League club Arsenal.

The Gunners manager, Arsene Wenger, has admitted that the club are facing difficulties securing work permits for the Golden Eaglets skipper and his teammate Samuel Chukwueze but remains hopeful of completing the deal nonetheless.

“(The talks) are progressing well. Yes of course there are work permit issues. There are medical issues, because they have to make medicals. It’s progressing well, ” Wenger told reporters.

“We identified Nwakali as the player of the tournament, basically, and as a top player. We will see if we can manage to get it over the line during this transfer period. (If we can), we will do it. (Chukwueze) is signing as well.”

It is envisaged that Kelechi Nwakali will train with Arsenal before penning a professional contract with the Londoners in the summer when he attains the age of majority.