Sturm Graz interested in Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo on loan

Arthur Okonkwo has left Crewe Alexandra to join Stum Graz

TRANSFERS Sturm Graz interested in Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo on loan

Faruq Ibrahim 12:35 - 13.01.2023

Austrian side Sturm Graz want to sign Arsenal's 21-year-old goalkeeper on loan.

Sturm Graz want to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on loan.

The 21-year-old British-Nigerian goalkeeper is currently on loan at English League Two club Crewe Alexandra and has now been linked with a move to Austrian giants Sturm Graz.

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Arthur Okonkwo to Sturm Graz

A publication focused on Arsenal Academy products reports that Sturm Graz wants to acquire Okonkwo on loan.

It is unconfirmed if Arthur Okonkwo's loan with the League Two club would be cut short in favour of a move to Austria's top flight.

Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra EFL Sky Bet League 2 19/11/2022. Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo (13) tips the ball over during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Swindon Town and Crewe Alexandra at the County Ground, Swindon,
Swindon Town v Crewe Alexandra EFL Sky Bet League 2 19/11/2022. Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo (13) tips the ball over during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Swindon Town and Crewe Alexandra at the County Ground, Swindon,

The Arsenal under-21 footballer's loan with Crewe Alexandra is initially set to expire at the end of the season. 

Okonkwo's career

The Hale End Academy graduate is currently having a good season for Crewe Alexandra.

Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United EFL Sky Bet League 2 12/11/2022. Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo (13) catches the ball during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United at Mornflake Stadium
Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United EFL Sky Bet League 2 12/11/2022. Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo (13) catches the ball during the EFL Sky Bet League 2 match between Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United at Mornflake Stadium

Okonkwo has kept ten clean sheets in 26 appearances for the League Two side.  

The London-born goalkeeper has represented England at the U-15, U-16, U-17, and U-18 levels.

He also played for Arsenal's U-18, U-21 and U-23 levels.

Okonkwo is officially an Arsenal first-team player, as he signed a senior contract with the club in July 2021.

Arthur Okonkwo signs first team contract
Arthur Okonkwo signs first team contract

Okonkwo made his debut for Arsenal in July 2021 in a 2-1 friendly loss against Hibernian. 

He has yet to make an appearance in an official game for Arsenal. His current contract at Arsenal expires in the summer of 2024.

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