Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles Striker Emerges As Big Transfer Target for Arsenal

• Premier League side Arsenal is interested in the signing of Villarreal and Nigerian star Samuel Chukwueze
• The 23-year-old winger has been impressive this term for Villarreal and even scored brace in their last game
• Chukwueze is also expected to be in action for the Super Eagles when they face Portugal in international friendly

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze who currently plays for Villarreal in Spain could be on his way to the Premier League next year to join Arsenal as those in charge of the Gunners are interested in him.

The Nigerian has been a long-term target for the Gunners back to when Unai Emery was in charge at the Emirates, but Villarreal chiefs refused to sell.

According to the latest report on Sunnews, Mikel Arteta and his scouts have been monitoring Chukwueze and are ready to pay his price when the transfer window opens.

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How much is Chukwueze's price?

The report added that Villarreal won't allow Chukwueze to leave with nothing less than €40million which is around N18.2bn.

Arsenal chiefs may see this price tag as huge, but they could at the same time go for it.

The Gunners have had a blistering start to the 2022/23 season which has seen them fly to the top of the Premier League table and finish top of their Europa League group, plans for summer and January arrivals are being set.

Chukwueze is among the Super Eagles squad that will face Portugal in the coming international friendly tie.

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Samuel Chukwueze was in the best form of his career so far this season as he scored twice, provided two assists for Villarreal in their 9-0 win over Santa Amalia in Copa del Rey.

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Interestingly, the Super Eagles winger was only on the pitch for 55 minutes as Villarreal recorded a perfect win over their opponents.

Chukwueze has been impressive so far this season and the Nigerian has also been linked with a move to Premier League giants Arsenal in the January transfer.

He has also sent a signal to Portugal ahead of the coming international friendly battle against the Super Eagles.