Arsenal transfers: Kelechi Iheanacho is Gunners target, claims agent

Arsenal are tracking Nigeria youngster Kelechi Iheanacho, according to the striker’s agent.

The Golden Eeagles star was voted the most valuable player at the recent Fifa Under-17 World Cup in the United Emirates after scoring six goals and making seven assists.

Gunners target Iheanacho scored a free-kick goal in the final which helped Nigeria win the tournament courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Mexico last week.

And Iheanacho’s agent Henry Galeano claims the Gunners have been tracking his client following his eye-catching performances at the World Cup.

“I can confirm that Arsenal FC’s Steve Rowley, acknowledged Kelechi Iheanacho’s talents early in the World Cup and has said some very nice words about him,” Galeano told IBTimes UK.

“We’re ecstatic to have another major club like Arsenal following young Iheanacho. That said, the attention is well deserved. Iheanacho’s performance at the World Cup was indeed remarkable.

“Iheanacho has consistently shown good form and the statistics throughout his career as a Youth player with the Nigerian National Team, are quite impressive. Even during the World Cup qualifications in Morocco, Iheanacho was the second highest goal-scorer.

“At present we are considering and evaluating all options. Our goal is to match Iheanacho with a club that fits his profile, and a club that can bring out the very best in him.

“If Arsenal F.C. is an option on the table, we’ll be glad to sit down and consider it. Iheanacho wouldn’t be the first Nigerian making it into the team. The thought of him following in the footsteps of the great Kanu definitely has a nice ring to it.”