'Ronaldo is my hero - and I want to play for Arsenal'

Teenage winger turned striker Ahmed Musa says he wants to play for Arsenal, and has issued a 'come-and-get-me' plea to the Gunners. So who is he?

In an interview in his homeland this week, Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa has confirmed his 'dream move' would see him play for Arsenal.

"It is my dream to play for Arsenal one day. Ronaldo, as far as I am concerned is the best footballer on earth and he is my role model and watching him play inspires me. I fashion my game after Ronaldo. He is my hero.”

Here are five facts about the youngster...

1) Musa is 19-years-old and currently plays for CSKA Moscow in Russia after signing for them in January for £4.4 million.

2) In eight matches in the Russian Premier League this season he has scored three goals and provided two assists, and has one further assist in his two Europa League outings.

3) He signed from Dutch club VVV Venlo where he scored three goals and provided three assists in 14 matches in his last season in the Eredivisie, including a brace in a 2-2 draw against Ajax. He also played twice for them home and away against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

4) Among his fans are Nigerian captain and former Everton defender Joseph Yobo, who said 'His speed is frightening.'

5) At just 19 he has already played 14 games for Nigeria's national team, and has scored twice, against Kenya and Burkina Faso.

Check Musa out in action here...

What do you think, would Musa be a good signing for Arsenal?

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