This might be secondary to the outstanding performance of the Nigerian nugget Kelechi Iheanacho at the latest Fifa Under-17 World Cup.

According to The Daily Mail, Arsenal have sent their chief scout Steve Rowley to the UAE, and he has been impressed by the potentials of the teenager who alone scored four goals in the Nigeria’s 6-1 win over Mexico in Group F of U-17 World Cup 2013.

Close to a dozen European clubs have registered an interest in signing Iheanacho if we could trust the words of Fifa-licensed agent Henry Galeano who represents the 17-year-old.

Arsenal hopes to beat their European challengers over the attacking midfielder.