Eupen attacker Henry Onyekuru has revealed that he dreams of playing for Arsenal as Gunners legend Thierry Henry is his role model.
The Nigerian youngster, who has been linked with Liverpool, has shot to prominence this campaign, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in the Belgian top-tier.
As reported by Football.London, Onyekuru said: “I hope to find myself one day in a top club in Europe and to play for my national team.
“The shirt I dream of wearing is Arsenal’s because I’ve always had Thierry Henry as a role model since I was little.”
If the 19-year-old did make the move to Emirates Stadium, he wouldn’t be the first Nigerian to play for Arsenal, with striker Nwankwo Kanu having represented Arsene Wenger’s side between 1999 and 2004, while winger Alex Iwobi is currently part of the first-team squad.
Arsenal also have a talented Nigerian youngster on their books in midfielder Kelechi Nwakali, who has produced some encouraging performances on loan at Dutch second division club MVV Maastricht this term.
Although he is capable of playing up front or on the right flank, Onyekuru is usually deployed on the left wing, where he often uses his pace and trickery to excellent effect.
