Arsenal have moved to secure the future of Eddie Nketiah by signing him to his first professional contract with the North London club.
The news has been reported by ESPN, who say the Gunners have agreed a three-year deal with Nketiah who joined the club from rivals Chelsea back in 2015.
The 17-year-old is progressing through the junior ranks, having finished last season as the top scorer in under-18’s competition with 24 goals from 28 games.
Nketiah has bought last season’s form into the new season having scored three goals inside the opening few weeks of the 2016/17 campaign.
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The Gunners elected to tie the striker down to a professional deal with rumoured interest from a number of rival clubs.
“I have good pace but I’d say my finishing is my strength,” Nketiah told Arsenal’s club website in September 2015.
“I believe I’m an instinctive finisher and the key is being able to be calm and composed in front of goal, which ensures I never rush my shots.
“I also like to get involved in pressing the opposition high and early. That’s encouraged at Arsenal but that’s how I’ve always been.”
It is being reported the Gunners first-team coaching staff are keeping a close eye on the young forward who has been likened to Ian Wright.
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