Arsenal tracking Nigeria starlet Iheanacho, claims agent

The 17-year-old came to the attention of scouts with a string of Golden Ball-winning performances during the Under-17 World Cup, with a number of other clubs reportedly keen
Nigeria starlet Kelechi Iheanacho has attracted interest from Arsenal, according to the player's agent.

Gunners chief scout Steve Rowley watched the 17-year-old during his Golden Ball-winning performance at the Under-17 World Cup, in which he led his country to the title earlier in November.

And Henry Galeano, who represents Iheanacho, has claimed that Arsenal have joined a list of other suitors vying for the highly rated youngster.
"We're ecstatic to have another major club like Arsenal following young Iheanacho," Henry Galeano told the IB Times.

"That said, the attention is well deserved. Iheanacho’s performance at the World Cup was indeed remarkable.

"Iheanacho has consistently shown good form and the statistics throughout his career as a youth player with Nigeria are quite impressive.