Arthur Okonkwo has risen to hero status at Wrexham during his loan spell this season, leading to intense competition among clubs vying for his signature.
Wrexham has achieved consecutive promotions, with Okonkwo playing a crucial role in their success this season.
Having progressed through Arsenal’s youth ranks, Okonkwo has been on the fringes of the first team for some time. However, with game time not guaranteed, he opted to move to Wrexham to gain valuable playing experience.
This decision has proved pivotal, as Okonkwo has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in England.
With his contract at the Emirates set to expire at the end of the season and no indication of Arsenal’s intention to retain him, Okonkwo’s status as a free agent has heightened interest from clubs.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, numerous Premier League and Championship clubs are now in the race to secure the goalkeeper’s services.
Additionally, Wrexham is keen on retaining Okonkwo following his standout performances, although convincing him to stay will be a formidable challenge amidst the fierce competition for his signature.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Arthur Okonkwo has been a fine member of our youth team before now and he has a good future ahead of him, but he is not good enough for our first team and should leave.
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A bit tough to judge a player as “not good enough” when they have had no first team opportunities. Arsenal appears to neglect players who excel in lower leagues and their own academy players. Only get interested once they move on and their transfer fees multiply.
Correct @Ozziegunner. Arteta should have kept Martinez wit Okonkwo as his deputy. The club should have never gone about selling and buying goalkeepers who are not worth it. Arteta is not giving junior players a chance. For almost 5 years who has he promoted to be even a regular substitute. Wasting money on players he doesn’t even play. During Wenger’s years junior players were given opportunities which they failed to capitalize on. He should learn from Klop the master of giving youth chances to show if they can deliver. Very soon we will be in danger of messing up FFP.
In Martinez and Leno, we had two fine Keepers who have gone on to prove it with Villa and Fulham.
Yes, they are both very good GKs. However, whether we should have kept either of them remains debatable given the circumstances that led to them leaving.
Leno was awful lets be honest and couldnt play out from the back. Martinez was the one that got away but before we start slating Arteta lets remember Unai and Wenger had no intention of starting him either
As good as Martinez was/is as a keeper, his attitude, character and downright nastiness is not what I would like to see at my club, he’s a terrible example for any young player to emulate. I’m really glad he’s gone.
Regarding Okonkwo, I’m sorry to see him leave us, especially as will be on a free.
Agree, 100%.
I’m sorry “not good enough for our first team and should leave”?
But Raya and his 64% save percentage and $35m pricetag is good enough?
I’d really like to know how and based on what evidence you reached that conclusion…
The standards at this club are just baffling, if he was at Chelsea they would have found him for $30m to some dumb club like Arsenal,
And if he was at City they would have used him to win the FA cup.