Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has denied a false report that he may be looking to leave current club, Arsenal, Igbere TV reports.

The report claims that Iwobi said he would leave the London club if they signed Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha.

The 23-year-old clarified his comments in a tweet on Sunday.

“Fake News & Click Bait! I Don’t know Why Some Newspapers Enjoy Twisting Words. I Hope We Sign World Class Players @Arsenal And Progress As A Team. I’m Looking Forward To The New Season. Happy Sunday,” he wrote.

Alex Iwobi was part of the Nigerian squad that finished in third place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

He scored just one goal in appearances at the continental championship.