Arsenal set to complete double deal for two midfielders

ARSENAL are closing in on the signing of Nigerian U17 duo Kelechi Nwakali and Samuel Chukwueze, according to reports.

 

Kelechi Nwakali Samuel Chukwueze are closing in on moves to Arsenal

 

Nwakali and Chukwueze impressed in helping Nigeria win last year's FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.

The 17-year-old Nwakali, who captained the side and has spent time on trial at Manchester City, was named player of the tournament while 16-year-old Chukwueze shone on the wing.

And The Times claim Arsene Wenger is close to securing a deal for the duo. 

 

Bayern Munich have also been tracking the teenagers but the Gunners look set to beat the German giants to the pair.

Arsenal are set to pay a minimum combined fee of £3million for Nwakali and Chukwueze. 

The deal is set to be completed before the end of the window, and AfricanFootball.com quote a source saying: "The players’ visas to England are being processed and a party of seven including their legal guardians are expected this month in London to finalise their transfer to Arsenal."