Arsenal star Iwobi hits back at exit claims

Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi claims that his words have been twisted after he appeared to say he might have to quit Arsenal.

In an interview over the weekend, Iwobi was said to be concerned about the potential arrival of Wilfried Zaha in the coming weeks.

But Iwobi has now sought to clarify his comments, claiming that he did not mean what he said - and insists that he hopes Arsenal go on to sign top players.

“Fake news and click bait,” he tweeted, alongside a screenshot of the headlines.

“I don’t know why some newspapers enjoy twisting words.

“I hope we sign world-class players at Arsenal and progress as a team. I’m looking forward to the new season.”

Iwobi also has increased competition in the form of Reiss Nelson, back from his loan spell at Hoffenheim, and emerging attacker Eddie Nketiah.

Iwobi is not with the Gunners on their US tour as he has just returned from the African Cup of Nations, where he helped Nigeria finish in third place.