Samuel Chukwueze has revealed he still dreams of playing in the Premier League after seeing a potential switch to Arsenal fall through.
The Nigerian was on the brink of signing for the north Londoners in 2016 before his Diamond Football Academy side pulled the plug at the last minute.
He eventually sealed a move to Europe last season after joining Spanish side Villarreal, and he has impressed so far this year.
The 19-year-old has five goals and two assists in 24 La Liga appearances, and is enjoying his current spell after suffering the setback three years ago.
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He told TribalFootball.com : "It was very close for me to sign for Arsenal, almost had the contract in my hands.
"Unfortunately, it did not work out fine with my academy due to the side of agreement and payment. They did not agree with the terms of the contract.
"I was very happy thinking of signing and dreaming of playing for Arsenal, but my academy did not allow it to happen. I kept on pushing and praying to get a club in Europe and it came with Villarreal."
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Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on his situation in Spain, and both top-flight giants have sent scouts to watch him this season.
And the teenaged winger has revealed that he still has ambitions to seal a switch to the Premier League in the future.
He added: "Playing in England is still an ambition for me.
"I need to keep on working hard and to keep improving. I really want to play in England. I think so."
