Nigerian midfielder in line to earn new Arsenal deal after catching the eye of PL MOTM

Published: October 08, 2021

Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola is in line to earn a new deal at Arsenal, according to reports.

Football.London claims that Arsenal are expected to trigger an option in Tim Akinola's contract which will ensure his contract doesn't expire next summer.

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Gunners have not yet made contact with the Anglo-Nigerian starlet and his minders over a contract renewal which does not really come as a surprise as the additional two years is a team option.

Mikel Arteta, recently named Premier League Manager of the Month, seems to like Akinola a lot, inviting him to train with the first team stars several times in the new campaign.

The Spaniard was very impressed with the display of the Anglo-Nigerian starlet when he made his non-competitive debut in a friendly match against Bentford last month.

An official debut had been on the cards against AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup but Arteta decided to give game-time to many senior players who had not played much in the new season.

Akinola has made 26 appearances for the north London club in the Premier League 2 since joining from Huddersfield Town in the summer of 2020.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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