GENK’S goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset as it could be the best time to cash in.
The Nigerian forward is contracted until 2024 and is believed to have a market value of around £15million.
The Belgian club are hoping to cash in around £25m for his services after his sensational goalscoring form.
Onuachu has attracted plenty of interest with his red-hot finishing since arriving in Belgium from Danish side Midtjylland, where he famously scored the winner against Manchester United.
The 11-cap international has spoken previously of his love for the Gunners and how the North London club is his ‘dream destination’.
Onuachu is hoping to follow in the footsteps of icons Nwankwo Kanu and Emmanuel Adebayor by pulling on the red shirt.
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Onuachu told Sporza: “I really like Arsenal. Emmanuel Adebayor, one of the players I admired most, played there.
“I really was a fan of him, including Nwankwo Kanu. I really love watching Arsenal too.”
Genk sporting director Dimitri De Conde admitted the player’s scoring has been unbelievable and the club will struggle hold onto the prolific marksman.
He said: “I have to be honest, if I had been told that at the start of the season, I would not have believed it.
“He scores, he progresses, he has stability. But just thinking about his possible departure, it generates stress.
“As a sporting director, I want to see him stay. That said, it may be the moment for him to leave. It is a complex issue.
“Everything will depend on the market. Maybe we’ll find a solution with him, an offer he’ll accept.
“But, if there is a possibility for him to stay, I will do anything to seize it.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
