Tag: Kelechi Nwakali

Nwakali keen to get Arsenal career started

Kelechi Nwakali still has his eyes firmly fixed on obtaining a work permit that will allow him to play for Arsenal.

Nwakali hopes to ‘evolve’ with Porto loan move

Kelechi Nwakali finally completed his loan move to Porto and the midfielder is hoping that it will help him ‘evolve as a player’.

Nwakali’s agent: Kelechi is set for his medical with Porto

Kelechi Nwakali's brother and agent, Allwell, has confirmed to the media that the Arsenal midfielder is set for a medical with FC Porto, ahead of his loan move.

Nwakali: Reports that I’m joining NAC Breda are not true

Kelechi Nwakali has denied reports that he's joining Dutch first division side NAC Breda, with his future seemingly still up in the air, despite earlier claims that a move to FC Porto was a done deal.

Nwakali’s agent confirms loan to Porto: Reveals Arsenal rejected option-to-buy

Kelechi Nwakali's agent has confirmed the midfielder will spend the 2018/19 season on loan at FC Porto, but reveals Arsenal rejected the Portuguese club's request for an option-to-buy in the deal.

Nwakali in talks over loan move to FC Porto

Arsenal and FC Porto are in talks over a loan move for Kelechi Nwakali, according to reports in the player's home country of Nigeria.

Rohr: No regrets on leaving Nwakali out of Nigeria squad

Gernot Rohr insists he has 'no regrets' about leaving the likes of Kelechi Nwakali out of his World Cup squad, despite the 19-year-old's impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.

FIFA regulations rule out World Cup call up for Kelechi Nwakali

Kelechi Nwakali can't travel with his country to the World Cup this summer, despite calls for him to go after an impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal youngster scores worldie past Oblak, World Cup calls follow

Kelechi Nwakali scored an absolute screamer on Tuesday night against Atletico Madrid prompting calls from his home country that he goes to the World Cup.

Final Ratings: All of Arsenal’s 15 loan moves in 2017/18

Now that the 2017/18 campaign has come to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 15 loanees got on with their temporary clubs this season.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Rated: All 15 Arsenal loan moves this season

In total, Arsenal sent 15 players on loan this season between the summer and January windows, so let's take a look at how those spells are going for each of them.

Kelechi Nwakali prepared to wait for chance

Kelechi Nwakali is in no rush to force himself into the Nigeria national team and is prepared to wait for his chance, making sure he’s ready to take it when it arrives.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez finally scores as just six Arsenal loanees feature over the weekend

Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom both scored this weekend, but only six of Arsenal's 15 loanees featured for their current clubs.

Arsenal’s next youngster to breakthrough will be worth waiting for

It might be a while before we see him, but Kelechi Nwakali will be one worth waiting for.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez provides assist and Pleguezuelo impresses despite defeat: Loan watch

Lucas Perez provided an assist but added another game to his goal drought, as seven Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 28: Joel Campbell #28 of Arsenal FC kicks the ball up field against the MLS All-Stars during the first half of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Joel Campbell returns from injury and Nwakali nets stunning brace: Loan watch

Joel Campbell was named in Monday night's squad for Real Betis and Kelechi Nwakali scored an impressive brace, as eight Arsenal loanees featured this weekend.

Watch: Kelechi Nwakali nets stunner for MVV Maastricht

Kelechi Nwakali scored a stunning goal for loan side MVV Maastricht on Friday night.
Lille's French defender Fode Ballo-Toure (R) vies with Angers' French midfielder Jeff Reine Adelaide during the French L1 football match Lille vs Angers on February 24 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern france. ( / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN / Getty Images)

Loan watch: Reine-Adelaide and Martinez receive consecutive starts

Jeff Reine-Adelaide made it two wins in two starts and Lucas Perez played his 14th match without a goal, as six Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas penalty miss extends goal drought and Sheaf makes debut

Lucas Perez missed a penalty to make it 13 games without a goal and Ben Sheaf returned from injury for his first game with new loan club Stevenage, as nine Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Akpom scores first goal as Lucas hits 12 matches without one

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

Assist, debut and first start but Arsenal loanees endure tough weekend

Kelechi Nwakali got an assist as MVV Maastricht won their first game since his return to the club while Jeff Reine-Adelaide made his Angers debut after his own January loan move.

3 in and 13 out: Arsenal’s January transfer dealings tell a huge story

Arsenal signed three players and let 13 leave in its busiest January transfer window for years.

Transfer window recap: Ins, outs and loans so far, and what to expect

For a January transfer window, Arsenal have been extremely busy this month. We've rounded up all the news as it stands, in case you missed any of it.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas assists and Nwakali makes second-stint debut

Lucas Perez provided an assist in Deportivo's stalemate, while Jenkinson and Bramall finally played together for Birmingham. Bola's Bristol Rovers beat Doncaster, as Nwakali made his second-stint debut.

Brother says Arsenal want him for 1st team but permit problems will persist

In a recent interview, Kelechi Nwakali's brother, Allwell, said Arsenal want the Nigerian to play in their first team soon. We looked at how likely that is to happen.

Nwakali not recalled but rejected VVV Venlo loan extension

Kelechi Nwakali had the chance to remain at VVV Venlo for the remainder of the season, but decided to join MVV Maastricht instead.

‘Attacking and dominant’: MVV Maastricht head coach explains Nwakali loan

MVV Maastricht head coach Ron Elsen says that Kelechi Nwakali's previous loan with the club was a big reason for bringing him back.

Nwakali returns to Maastricht on loan

Kelechi Nwakali has returned to MVV Maastricht on loan after struggling for regular game time at VVV Venlo.

Loan watch: Mavididi scores again as Lucas and Bola get involved in the goals

Stephy Mavididi scored again while Lucas Perez and Marc Bola both provided assists in an encouraging weekend for Arsenal's loanees.

Nwakali loan on verge of being cancelled as Arsenal plot his route to first...

Arsenal will recall Kelechi Nwakali from his loan at VVV Venlo as Porto are interested, according to his brother.

Loan watch: Five Arsenal loanees feature as Tafari Moore makes his debut

Emi Martinez started consecutive games for the first time this season, and Tafari Moore featured for his new loan club.

Arsenal’s 2017 transfers rated

Now we've reached the end of 2017, let's look back at Arsenal's transfer business, rating all the ins and outs over the last 12 months.

19 Arsenal stories you probably missed this weekend

It might be Christmas, but that doesn’t mean there’s still not quite a bit going on.

Kelechi Nwakali sponsors football tournament in Nigeria

Kelechi Nwakali, who's currently on loan at VVV Venlo, has sponsored a football tournament in his home town of Eziobodo, Nigeria.

Loan watch: Asano and Lucas endure a forgettable weekend

Lucas Perez and Takuma Asano were the only Arsenal loanees to feature over the weekend, and both were involved in games they'd prefer to forget.

After Willock, Nelson and Nketiah, who is the next young star Arsenal fans should...

After Willock, Nelson and Nketiah, who is the next young star Arsenal fans should keep an eye on?

Loan watch: Asano makes his return from injury, Nwakali an unused substitute

Just one Arsenal loanee featured, with Takuma Asano appearing for Stuttgart, while Kelechi Nwakali was an unused substitute in midweek.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas sets appearance milestone for Deportivo, Asano fails to impress

Takuma Asano largely endured an afternoon to forget, while Lucas Perez became the second Arsenal loanee to reach 1,000 minutes of playing time this season.

Loan watch: Injury blow for Mavididi, Asano scores and Perez features

Stephy Mavididi missed out on Preston North End's match through injury, but Takuma Asano and Lucas Perez both featured at the weekend.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Perez scores again, Mavididi gets a rare start and Asano features

Lucas Perez was in action for Deportivo and got on the scoresheet. Stephy Mavididi was given a rare start and Takuma Asano also featured. The rest were on the bench or left out entirely.