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Henry Onyekuru says he will only join a club where he will be able to get regular playing time.

The Nigerian striker is one of the hottest young properties in Europe right now following his stunning season for KAS Eupen in the Belgian top flight.

He scored 22 goals in his debut campaign - ending it as the league’s joint top scorer.

His performances caught the eye of several clubs across the continent, including Borussia Dortmund, Roma and Schalke.

Reports have suggested that Arsenal have met his £6.8 million release clause, while West Ham are also said to be pushing hard for his signature.

The Gunners were considered to be favourites for the 20-year-old, given he is a self-confessed fan of the club, but his latest comments suggest a move to the Emirates is unlikely.

“The first and most important thing for a player is to get playing time,” Onyekuru told KweséESPN.

“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,” he explains.

Onyekuru added: “It was very hard for me last season in Belgium because we just got promoted and our first objective was to stay in the league.

“Sometimes I would score two goals and we would end up losing the game. That was tough for me. It was just God’s favour that helped me because finishing 13th in the league but emerging joint top scorer was just amazing.

“So I won’t like to go to a club where I will fight again just to stay in the league. I want to win trophies and if I can win trophies at my age, it will be good for me.”