Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley has denied reports that Arsenal want to recall Miguel Azeez.

Reports in the UK this week claimed Arsenal were looking at recalling Azeez as he has struggled for playing time at Pompey this season.

But after the 18-year-old's substitute appearance against Cheltenham on Tuesday, Cowley

Cowley told The News: "I thought Miguel was bright against Cheltenham last night.

"He has worked really hard on his game behind the scenes, it's so different to the football he knows. He's been trying to build up physically, and build his intensity and combativeness.

"He earned it last night. Reeco was tired and it was an opportunity for him to come in and impact the team.

"There have been no issues with Arsenal. We speak to them regularly, we have very good dialogue with them and a very good relationship.

"They know we are working really, really hard with Miguel and I think they believe this has been a brilliant loan for him to this point.

"They trust me and know we are desperate for Miguel to be a success here, that's why we have brought him in.

"We are also respectful that he's only a young boy – aged 19 – and has never seen this level of football before.

"He's just learning and working out how he can use his skill set and be effective at this level."