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Arsenal in Ajax talks over Kelechi Nwakali loan

Arsenal plan to loan out new signing Kelechi Nwakali.

The young Nigerian has been offered to Ajax, says the Daily Star.

Nwakali, who captained the Under-17 squad to World Cup success in 2015, officially joined Arsenal yesterday from the Diamond Football Academy.

Nwakali, 18, signed a five-year deal and broke the news via his official Twitter account.

He tweeted a photo, along with a message for supporters. It said: "I am officially an Arsenal player. Thanks to God and my family and friends. Hard work starts now!"

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