Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool Linked Nigerian Striker Announces Exit From Eupen

In-demand striker Henry Onyekuru has announced that he'll sever his ties to Belgian club Eupen at the end of this season.

The 19-year-old has been a success this season with 17 goals from 33 matches, and has been linked with possible moves to Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Southampton and Bournemouth in the summer.

“I have made my decision to leave. I have already agreed with Eupen that I am joining my new club after this season, ” Onyekuru was quoted as saying by the Scottish press.

“I want to take the next step and play abroad. My ultimate aim is to one day play in the Premier League

“There have been many enquiries for me. From clubs in Scotland, England and Germany. I am negotiations right now with clubs.

“I believe I have had my best season, but I want to leave Eupen on a high and I would love to get as far up the table as possible before I leave.

“But it’s really been my first season in a major league and I know I still have a lot to learn.”

Scottish champions Celtic attempted to sign Onyekuru in the January transfer window but Eupen refused to do business.

Igho Kingsley

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