Arsenal goalkeeper and former England u18 international Arthur Okonkwo has indicated a willingness to play for Nigeria, according to a report.

Arsenal’s Arthur Okonkwo is currently out on loan with Wrexham, fighting at the top of League Two.

The goalkeeper impressed with Crewe Alexandra and Sturm Graz last season, and he seems to be doing well again with his new club.

But for the time being, Okonkwo’s club progress isn’t leading to international opportunities with England. It’s been over four years since the 22-year-old was involved with the England u18s, and it seems his head is now being turned.

Own Goal Nigeria report that Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro has made contact with Okonkwo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

Okonkwo would be eligible to make the nationality switch to Nigeria, and he’s reportedly indicated to Peseiro a willingness to do just that.

Peseiro has been tracking Okonkwo for a while, and the hope is that the Arsenal man will be cleared by the time AFCON comes around.

As well as Peseiro, former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick apparently “put in a word” for Okonkwo.

Over a season and a bit in senior football, Okonkwo has made 61 appearances and kept 24 clean sheets.

It’s been a strong start to the goalkeeper’s first-team career, and it’s little wonder Nigeria would look to lure him away.