Arsenal cinfirm departure of striker

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2015 by Dailystar.co.uk

Wolves have snapped up striker Benik Afobe from Arsenal on a three-and-a-half year deal.

CONFIRMED: Afobe has left Arsenal for Wolves

The 21-year-old has been in red-hot form for League One MK Dons this season, netting 19 goals in 30 games for Karl Robinson's side.

He also netted a deadly double against Manchester United in the Capital One Cup, as the Dons shocked Louis van Gaal's side in the second round.

And his blistering spell in front of goal has caught the eye of Championship high-flyers Wolves, who have bagged the player for an undisclosed fee.

The Gunners academy graduate has featured for England at youth and under-21 level and has also spent time on loan at a host of Football League sides.

Arsenal cinfirm departure of striker

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett said of his arrival: "At 21 we feel now he's ready to have a permanent home."

"He's had several loans, and bringing him here, working with him, making sure he feels at home is going to be a big thing for Benik. I think he'll repay us very well."

Confirming the transfer of Afobe, Wolves said: "Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Benik for his contribution to the Club and to wish him all the best at Wolverhampton Wanderers."