Tag: Wrexham AFC

WREXHAM, WALES - MARCH 29: Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham looks on in the rain during the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Mansfield Town at Racecourse Ground on March 29, 2024 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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.
WREXHAM, WALES - MARCH 29: Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham celebrates after Paul Mullin of Wrexham (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Mansfield Town at Racecourse Ground on March 29, 2024 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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.
WREXHAM, WALES - MARCH 29: Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham celebrates after Paul Mullin of Wrexham (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Mansfield Town at Racecourse Ground on March 29, 2024 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

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 home kit colours for 2024/25 (via @ArsenalShirt on Twitter)

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.
SUTTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham celebrates his side's first goal whilst wearing a protective face mask during the Sky Bet League Two match between Sutton United and Wrexham at VBS Community Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Sutton, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 26: The Arsenal team line up for a photo prior to the friendly pre-season match against Barcelona at SoFi Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham AFC (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
WREXHAM, WALES: Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham saves a penalty from Andy Cook of Bradford City during the Sky Bet League Two match between Wrexham and Bradford City at Racecourse Ground on February 10, 2024. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Wrexham (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Wrexham (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo after signing for Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo after signing for Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Wrexham (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham AFC (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Wrexham (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo with Wrexham AFC (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo playing for Wrexham (Photo via Okonkwo on Instagram)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo after signing for Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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".
VALENCIA, SPAIN: Kieran Tierney of Real Sociedad reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Sociedad at Estadio Mestalla on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

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.
Real Sociedad's Scottish defender #17 Kieran Tierney fights for the ball with Athletic Bilbao's Spanish midfielder #21 Ander Herrera during the Spanish Liga football match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on September 30, 2023. (Photo by CESAR MANSO/AFP via Getty Images)

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.
Arthur Okonkwo after signing for Wrexham (Photo via Wrexham on Twitter)

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.
CREWE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: Arthur Okonkwo of Crewe Alexandra in action during the Sky Bet League Two between Crewe Alexandra and Northampton Town at Mornflake Stadium on August 20, 2022 in Crewe, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Arsenal goalkeeper joins Wrexham on loan

Wrexham have agreed a deadline-day move for  Arthur Okonkwo as the goalkeeper signs on loan.