Arteta has described him as being a potential striker of the future, such is his movement, the cleanness when striking the ball, and finishing ability. Nwaneri is still a teenager, though, and offers much more to Arsenal from deep than he does when in the middle of three attackers.

The north London club have identified a wantaway striker as a potential replacement for the injured forward, with an Aston Villa ace also on the radar, sources tell TEAMtalk