Tag: Wrexham AFC
22yo sends message to Arsenal after completing permanent exit
Arthur Okonkwo has sent a message to Arsenal and the fans after his permanent exit to join Wrexham AFC.
Arsenal 22yo 3-year deal with new club confirmed
Arsenal academy graduate and League Two standout, Arthur Okonkwo, joins Wrexham AFC on a three-year deal after a successful loan spell, solidifying his place as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
Arsenal loanee named in league’s official Team of the Season
On-loan Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been named in the League Two Team of the Season, following the confirmation of Wrexham's promotion to League One.
Arsenal 24/25 kit colours leak as rumours of 3rd US friendly appear
The colours of Arsenal's three kits for 2024/25 have already leaked on social media, well ahead of the release date for the new shirts.
Arsenal loanee keeps 10th league clean sheet of the season
Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo kept his 10th league clean sheet of the season for Wrexham on Saturday, as he fights to win the EFL Golden Glove.
Arsenal’s 3rd pre-season opponent rumours leak
Arsenal have announced two pre-season friendlies against Manchester United and Liverpool in the USA this summer, with a third rumoured to be in the works.
Arsenal 22yo nationality switch reports labelled ‘fake news’
Reports that Arthur Okonkwo has had a "nationality switch" approved have been shot down, with the player eligible to represent England or Nigeria.
Arsenal loanee makes 83rd-minute penalty save in strong display
Arthur Okonkwo will be disappointed not to have kept a clean sheet after another strong performance and a penalty save for Wrexham on Saturday.
Deadline passes for Arsenal to recall in-form loanee
Arthur Okonkwo will remain at Wrexham until the end of the season, with Arsenal's deadline to recall him now having passed.
Ben Foster outlines why Arsenal loanee may find this season difficult
Ben Foster has underlined the difficulties of playing for Wrexham, with Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo performing well for the lower-league side.
Nigeria contact Arsenal man over international switch from England
Arsenal goalkeeper and former England u18 international Arthur Okonkwo has indicated a willingness to play for Nigeria, according to a report.
Owners begged to sign Arsenal 22yo
Wrexham fans are desperate for the club to sign Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo on a permanent deal, calling on their owners to make the move happen.
Arsenal send loanee back after recovery from surgery
Arthur Okonkwo is back with Wrexham after his recent injury, looking to continue his strong loan spell from Arsenal.
Manager hopes Arsenal loanee set for all-clear after surgery
Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson is hoping to have Arthur Okonkwo back at the club soon, but he admits it's up to Arsenal.
Arsenal loanee returns to club for surgery
Arsenal loan goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set for surgery on his jaw, though he's only expected to miss weeks rather than months of action.
Concern as in-form Arsenal loanee suffers injury
Arthur Okonkwo suffered an injury to his jaw in Wrexham's draw with Harrogate Town on Tuesday night, but manager Phil Parkinson suggested it wasn't serious.
Arsenal keeper’s 3rd clean sheet in 4 puts loan side in promotion places
Arthur Okonkwo kept his third clean sheet in four games as Wrexham shot up into second place in League Two with a win over Morecambe on Saturday.
Arsenal loanee FA Cup roundup & 2nd-round draws
The first round of the FA Cup took place over the weekend, and six clubs with Arsenal loanees took part in the competition.
Arsenal goalkeeper impresses again for Ryan Reynold’s club
Arthur Okonkwo kept another clean sheet for Wrexham against Notts County at the weekend, and it was arguably the most important of his loan so far.
Arsenal loanee branded a “cheat code” by rival
Wrexham AFC goalkeeper Mark Howard has called his club rival and Arsenal loanee Arthur Okonkwo a "cheat code".
6 Arsenal loanees feature amid many injury absentees
Just six of Arsenal's loanees played across 13 matches on Saturday, as injuries continue to cause problems for the group.
Arsenal’s loanees hit by injury crisis
Arsenal's batch of senior loanees have faced an injury crisis in the early weeks of the season, and only one of the six is getting regular starts.
Arsenal loanee ‘settling well’ after debut
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is happy with how Arthur Okonkwo is settling with the club, with the goalkeeper impressing on his debut.
Arsenal goalkeeper joins Wrexham on loan
Wrexham have agreed a deadline-day move for Arthur Okonkwo as the goalkeeper signs on loan.