Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi wants Neymar to leave Barcelona for Gunners – despite Brazilian playing in his position

ALEX IWOBI admits he would love Arsenal to sign Neymar – even though the Barcelona star plays in his position.

Iwobi has been in cracking form for the Gunners this season, already registering three assists from the left wing.

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The Nigerian’s presence has seen Alexis Sanchez switch to a central position, keeping Olivier Giroud and new signing Lucas Perez on the bench.

But Iwobi admits he would love to see more forwards come to the Emirates – in particular Brazilian ace Neymar.

The 20-year-old has also revealed his proudest moment in an Arsenal shirt came when he started against Barcelona in the Champions League earlier this year, adding that uncle and ex-Bolton icon Jay-Jay Okocha is playing a big role in his explosive development.

Iwobi told : “[Who should Arsenal sign?] Neymar, he’s entertaining. But then again, if we bring in Neymar, that’s my position gone!

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“My best moment was definitely starting against Barcelona, that was mad. It was such an experience. I’m young, it was my first proper start. I wasn’t even nervous, just excited to play.

“Obviously it’s a nice feeling [Arsene Wenger trusts me], it gives you an extra confidence boost. To play in a game of such magnitude, I was buzzing. The fact that I kept playing a couple of games afterwards showed that he had faith in me.

“Growing up I got advice with football, but the older I get [Okocha’s] probably helped off the pitch as well.

“As football’s such a short career, he’s trying to make sure that I’m going to end up being like him, where he’s comfy when he’s retired. I want to be as good as him, or even better than him.”

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