Back in April, Butler-Oyedeji was handed his Premier League debut by Mikel Arteta, the culmination of a journey with Arsenal that began at the age of eight. A former loanee for Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town in League One, the striker also earned a Champions League debut as a substitute back in January. Butler-Oyedeji will now continue his career elsewhere – with rumours of a move overseas – after being one of several Arsenal academy players to reach end of contract this summer.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, a young player from Arsenal, was close to a permanent departure.

Standard Luik is interested in a permanent transfer of Nathan Butler-Oyedeji from Arsenal.