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The Nigerian international said that he would fight for his place if the Ivorian joined, but that he would not stay out of the way
Arsenal player Alex Iwobi says he could be forced to leave the club if he fulfills his ambition to have Wilfried Zaha sign at Crystal Palace.
The Gunners have not hidden their willingness to sign the Ivorian international 26 year old and have already made an offer of about 40 million pounds ($ 50 million) rejected by a player whose value is close to 80 million pounds.
Zaha's presence would limit Iwobi's minutes in the UAE, and he added that sitting apart would force him to consider his position.
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"I'm not one to grumble," said the 23-year-old The sun. "I've had it all over the years, telling myself that I'm not good enough.
"So, whenever the opportunity arises, I always try to prove that I should start. But it will be difficult if Zaha comes. He will add more stress.
"Obviously, my joy is to play football and not just sit down.
"If it came to that, I would have no choice but to leave. But I will always fight to play. That's what I've done all my life. "
With Zaha, Reiss Nelson's promotion to the first team by manager Unai Emery put pressure on Iwobi.
In addition, the Gunners have been linked to Brazilians Malcolm and Everton, who are also playing as before.
The Ghanaian international says he has the habit of people writing him and that his favorite position is in the middle of the field, where he plays for his country.
"I was still in school when I heard [I wouldn’t make it at Arsenal]," he added.
"Maybe you think," Football is not for you and you do not want to play anymore. "But it's good to have that motivation to believe that you can prove that your critics are wrong.
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"But I'm playing in a different position for Nigeria, as an offensive midfielder with a sense of freedom. I am more comfortable there.
"However, if I am told to play left, right or left rear, as I have sometimes done, I will always do my best."
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