Arsenal target Henry Onyekuru has warned potential suitors that he will not settle for a place on the substitutes' bench.

The Gunners are believed to have triggered a £6.8million release clause for the striker, who finished as joint-top scorer in the Belgian league last season despite KAS Eupen finishing 13th of 16 teams.

West Ham are now reportedly weighing up a move, with Onyekuru yet to agree personal terms with Arsene Wenger's side, and the 20-year-old is insisting upon regularly minutes as he enters discussions with interested parties.

"The first and most important thing for a player is to get playing time," Onyekuru told ESPN.

"I'm still young and I still have a long career to pursue but now I need to play.

"My agents are in talks with top clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga, French league and others. If they accept our terms, then I'll make a decision.

"It's not just about going to a big club and sitting on the bench. It's not good for me, or being loaned to a club where I won't play or where I will struggle to play.

"The money can come later but for now, I just want to play to improve, not just to play for a big club."