Euro giants Fenerbahce suffer transfer blow as Arsenal agree £6.8m fee for Nigerian international wonder-kid
Fenerbahce have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Nigerian international Henry Onyekuru as Arsenal have agreed a fee Eupen.
The Daily Mail report that the Gunners have struck a deal with the Belgium based outfit but have yet to agree personal terms with the 19-year-old.
Onyekuru attracted widespread interest after an impressive season in Belgium scoring 24 goals and providing 14 assists.
Per the source, Swansea, Brighton and West Ham have also been in talks with the young forward.
The deal could however, be held up if Onyekuru is not granted a work permit which he would need to complete his move.
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The Gunners entered talks with Onyekuru just over a week ago according to Sky Sports reported Kaveh Solhekol.
Arsenal in talks to sign Nigerian striker Henry Onyekuru from Belgian side KAS Eupen. Release clause £6.8m. Top scorer in Belgium
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) May 22, 2017
Arsenal could face competition from Turkish league outfit Fenerbahce.
A source close to Fenerbahce told Turkish-Football that the Istanbul giants Fenerbahce have been scouting the striker all season.
The Istanbul giants are planning to overhaul their attacking line with Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Emenike likely to leave.
Nigerian outlet Owngoalnigeria also reported Fenerbahce interest in Onyekuru back in January.
The Yellow Canaries could still activate Onyekuru’s release clause and enter talks with the forward in a bid to hijack the deal.
Henry Onyekuru is indeed a good talent. 24 goals in 41 appearances this season is not bad at all for a 19yo. pic.twitter.com/QEhCJxDJk8
— GP (@DeadlyXhaka) May 22, 2017
