England are set to be foiled in an attempt to secure Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi’s international future.
Despite having played for England at junior level, the youngster has pledged his international future to Nigeria, his country of birth.
Iwobi, who is Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha’s nephew, has burst onto the scene in recent weeks, scoring his first goal for Arsenal in the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday.
Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has alerted FA chiefs of Iwobi’s talents and discreet overtures have been made to gauge whether the forward would commit his future to England.
However, Iwobi has joined up with the senior Nigeria squad ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt this week.
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