Arsenal have rejected a £30 million bid from Everton for midfielder Alex Iwobi, Sky Sports News understands.
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Having quashed rumours that he would consider leaving the Gunners if Wilfried Zaha were to join the North London club, Iwobi expressed his excitement at returning to Arsenal as they aim to improve on their fifth-place finish from last season.
Alex Iwobi has stated that the only reason he would consider leaving Arsenal is if he wasn’t playing regularly enough, and that he welcomes the addition of new signings which might put pressure on his place in the side.
Odion Ighalo’s early goal in the third minute gave Nigeria a 1-0 win over Tunisia in their third-place playoff at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi believes Africa Cup of Nations semi-finalists Nigeria are standing on the brink of a golden future.
The striker put in a tireless performance up front for Nigeria that looked set to go unrewarded, as he was mostly unable to escape the clutches of the physical Indomitable Lions
The Super Eagles had taken an early lead through Odion Ighalo, but the Cameroonians scored two goals within three minutes to set Nigerians on the edge
Mikel strained his knee in the Super Eagles’ 0-2 loss to Madagascar and was replaced by Alex Iwobi in the 59th minute.
The 23-year-old, who is currently representing Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, has been utilised in a forward position due to the presence of Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira at the club.
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has given his backing to the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations made up of six groups.
The Arsenal forward has backed Pep Guardiola’s side to defend their crown and lift a historic third successive title
Alex Iwobi could miss Arsenal’s opening Premier League game of the season if Nigeria reach the latter stages of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Chukwueze was a top performer for the Yellow Submarines in the just ended season in Spain
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is banking on Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi for goals when they face debutants Burundi on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener in Egypt.
Nigeria forward Alex Iwobi said the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations would be a serious battle as 24 countries compete for the ultimate crown.
Following a goalless first half in Azerbaijan, the all-English affair burst into life after the restart with five goals being scored
Alex Iwobi is excited by the opportunity to play for Arsenal against Chelsea in the Europa League final as the Gunners battle to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League in Baku next week.
Alex Iwobi admits Arsenal’s 1-3 loss to Wolves is hard to swallow but he still believes a Top 4 finish is achievable.
The result lifted the Gunners two places up to fourth on 66 points from 33 games, ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea on goal difference and two points in front of sixth-placed Manchester United
Alex Iwobi says he’s twice come close to leaving Arsenal.