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Arsenal work on midfielder deal: Source reveals interest from Turkey and Norway
KELECHI NWAKALI will be sent out on loan by Arsenal to a club in Turkey or Norway, according to reports.
Kelechi Nwakali is set to be loaned to a club in Turkey or Norway
Nwakali signed a five-year contract with the Gunners this month following a long and drawn-out transfer process.
"I am officially an @Arsenal player. Thanks to God and my family and friends," he announced on Twitter.
Arsenal have since confirmed the midfielder will be sent out on loan to gain first-team experience this season.
And website African Football claim the 18-year-old will go to either Turkey or Norway - where his brother is also on loan.
The board and Wenger have let Arsenal fans down again!
"The loan options Arsenal are working on are in either Turkey or Norway,” a source told African Football.
Nwakali’s older brother Chidiebere, who plays for Manchester City, is currently on loan with Norwegian top-flight side IK Start.
Nwakali came to prominence following Nigeria's success in the Fifa U17 World Cup in Chile last year.
The Golden Eagles were crowned champions - captained by Nwakali - who was also named player of the tournament.
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