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Arsenal coach, Wenger confirms deal with Nigeria junior internationals

Kelechi Nwakali set to join Arsenal
Kelechi Nwakali set to join Arsenal
The duo was impressive for the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria as they won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile
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The duo was impressive for the

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Nwakali finished the tournament as the best player, winning the Golden Ball while Chukwueze was the third highest goalscorer at the 2015 FIFA U-15 World Cup.

Allwell Nwakali who is the brother of Kelechi in an interview revealed that the midfielder will be joining Arsenal and Wenger has confirmed that a deal is close.

Wenger has now confirmed Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign the Nigerian wonderkids.

"Yes of course there are work permit issues. There are medical issues, because they have to make medicals. It’s progressing well,"  Wenger said.

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