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Wrexham boss delighted to keep Arsenal's Arthur Okonkwo on loan

Manager Phil Parkinson says retaining loan signing Arthur Okonkwo is "massive" for Wrexham as they continue their push for promotion.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper signed a season-long loan from Arsenal last September.

The deadline for Okonkwo to be called back was 21 January and when no call came, Parkinson admits relief.

"It's a massive signing for us to keep Arthur, he's been exceptional for us," he said.

"He's a great lad and has bought in to everything the club is about. He's moved up here and he's been great to have around, but not just that, he's a terrific goalkeeper.