Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali has resumed pre-season training with Arsenal ahead of the new season.

The attacking midfielder worked in the gym alongside the recuperating central defender Gabriel Paulista.

A top source close to Kelechi Nwakali has informed this website that the player will have a session on the pitch later today.

The 19-year-old held talks with Gunners manager Arsene Wenger on Wednesday and the Frenchman will monitor him at close quarters when he trains with the first-teamers on Thursday.

Kelechi Nwakali was handed the number 98 kit at the start of training today.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel