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Henry Onyekuru In Profile by Tobyshegz(m): 4:20pm On May 24, 2017
Henry Onyekuru is the subject of interest from Arsenal, as well as a host of other Premier League clubs, but what do we know about the striker?

The 19-year-old looks set to move away from Belgium this summer, with Sky sources understanding that talks are progressing well between the Gunners and representatives for the KAS Eupen forward.

The Nigerian is certainly a player in demand, with SSN HQ reporting last week that Everton, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion were also keen.
Name: Henry Onyekuru

Age: 19

Born: Onitsha, Nigeria

Position: Forward

Club: KAS Eupen

International recognition: First call-up for Nigeria on May 22
How good is he?

Onyekuru ended the season strongly in Belgium, scoring 10 goals in 10 games during the play-off stage in the domestic league.

And having scored 12 times during the regular season, Onyekuru missed out on the 'Golden Bull' to RSC Anderlecht forward Lukasz Teodorczyk, who scored more away goals that the Eupen striker.

Onyekuru also scored twice in the Belgian Cup, finishing the season with 24 goals in 41 games.

It was undoubtedly a breakthrough campaign for the teenager, though he did show promise in 2015-16, netting six times en route to Eupen's promotion to the top tier.

The Nigerian recently lost out on the Young Player of the Year award in Belgium, finishing third behind Landry Dimata of Oostende and Anderlecht's Youri Tielemans.
Attracting interest

Liverpool, Celtic and RB Leipzig were linked with Onyekuru earlier this season, but now Arsenal have emerged as favourites to land the forward.

Sources close to the player said they were confident the forward would play in the Premier League next season, having already turned down moves to Belgian giants Brugge and Anderlecht.

The interest coincides with a call-up to the Nigeria squad for upcoming friendlies against Corsica and Togo.

A debut for the Super Eagles would certainly cap off a fine campaign for Onyekuru, but we must wait to discover where he'll be playing next season.
Source: Skysports

Re: Henry Onyekuru In Profile by padi94(m): 4:29pm On May 24, 2017
Sport can be leveraged to bring money into this country, just like entertainment is raking in... build top notch facilities, better player management, sell them to highest bidders abroad... Brazil just sold a 16 year old boy for 41 million pounds.
Re: Henry Onyekuru In Profile by Theyveedo(m): 4:29pm On May 24, 2017
Another season in the Belgian league will do him lots of good

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