Report shows that Sturm Graz are in talks with Arsenal about the possibility of signing goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on loan.
Although Okonkwo, 21, is currently on a season-long loan at League Two side Crewe Alexandra, where he has impressed by keeping 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances.
Arsenal could, however, take up their option to end his loan spell at Crewe early before sending him to Sturm Graz for the rest of the season.
Although the Austrian side are second in their domestic league, behind Red Bull Salzburg, and competed in the Europa League group stage earlier this season.
Their interest demonstrates his development and playing at a higher level could further harness his skills.
Okonkwo would compete for a starting spot against Jorg Siebenhandl, who is Sturm Graz’s current No 1.
Siebenhandl, at 32 years old, has been capped twice by Austria’s national team.
It must be noted that Okonkwo was allowed to seal a temporary move away from the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta has goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale, Matt Turner and Karl Hein at his disposal.
Ramsdale has made 19 appearances this season while Turner has played five times while deputising in the Europa League and FA Cup.
Okonkwo, who has a contract at Arsenal until June 2024, is yet to make a competitive first-team appearance.
He joined Arsenal’s academy in 2009.
